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Q: Not able to open Firefox using geckodriver in mac OS I am trying to open the firefox browser in mac machine.
As I am using latest selenium jar file, so for opening the Firefox browser, I am using geckodriver but not able to launch the browser.
Below are the code which I am using for opening the browser using geckodriver:
public class Apache_POI_TC {

    private static WebDriver driver = null;

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

        //This is to open the Excel file. Excel path, file name and the sheet name are parameters to this method
        ExcelUtils.setExcelFile(Constant.Path_TestData+ Constant.File_TestData, "Sheet1");

        System.setProperty("webdriver.gecko.driver", "/Users/ileadsynapse/Desktop/CT/geckodriver");
        DesiredCapabilities capabilities= DesiredCapabilities.firefox();
        capabilities.setCapability("marionette", true);
        driver = new FirefoxDriver(capabilities);
        driver.get("http://www.store.demoqa.com");
        SignIn_Action.Execution(driver);
        System.out.println("Login successfully.");
        Home_Page.lnk_LogOut(driver).click();
        driver.quit();

        //This is to send the PASS value to the Excel sheet in the result column.
        ExcelUtils.setCellData("Pass", 1, 3);
    }

}

Error
    Exception in thread "main" java.lang.NoClassDefFoundError: org/slf4j/Logger
    at org.apache.logging.slf4j.SLF4JLoggerContext.getLogger(SLF4JLoggerContext.java:39)
    at org.apache.logging.log4j.jcl.LogAdapter.newLogger(LogAdapter.java:34)
    at org.apache.logging.log4j.jcl.LogAdapter.newLogger(LogAdapter.java:30)
    at org.apache.logging.log4j.spi.AbstractLoggerAdapter.getLogger(AbstractLoggerAdapter.java:52)
    at org.apache.logging.log4j.jcl.LogFactoryImpl.getInstance(LogFactoryImpl.java:40)
    at org.apache.logging.log4j.jcl.LogFactoryImpl.getInstance(LogFactoryImpl.java:55)
    at org.apache.commons.logging.LogFactory.getLog(LogFactory.java:655)
    at org.apache.http.conn.ssl.AbstractVerifier.<init>(AbstractVerifier.java:61)
    at org.apache.http.conn.ssl.AllowAllHostnameVerifier.<init>(AllowAllHostnameVerifier.java:44)
    at org.apache.http.conn.ssl.AllowAllHostnameVerifier.<clinit>(AllowAllHostnameVerifier.java:46)
    at org.apache.http.conn.ssl.SSLConnectionSocketFactory.<clinit>(SSLConnectionSocketFactory.java:146)
    at org.openqa.selenium.remote.internal.HttpClientFactory.getClientConnectionManager(HttpClientFactory.java:71)
    at org.openqa.selenium.remote.internal.HttpClientFactory.<init>(HttpClientFactory.java:57)
    at org.openqa.selenium.remote.internal.HttpClientFactory.<init>(HttpClientFactory.java:60)
    at org.openqa.selenium.remote.internal.ApacheHttpClient$Factory.getDefaultHttpClientFactory(ApacheHttpClient.java:247)
    at org.openqa.selenium.remote.internal.ApacheHttpClient$Factory.<init>(ApacheHttpClient.java:224)
    at org.openqa.selenium.remote.HttpCommandExecutor.getDefaultClientFactory(HttpCommandExecutor.java:93)
    at org.openqa.selenium.remote.HttpCommandExecutor.<init>(HttpCommandExecutor.java:72)
    at org.openqa.selenium.remote.HttpCommandExecutor.<init>(HttpCommandExecutor.java:59)
    at org.openqa.selenium.remote.service.DriverCommandExecutor.<init>(DriverCommandExecutor.java:49)
    at org.openqa.selenium.firefox.FirefoxDriver.toExecutor(FirefoxDriver.java:207)
    at org.openqa.selenium.firefox.FirefoxDriver.<init>(FirefoxDriver.java:108)
    at org.openqa.selenium.firefox.FirefoxDriver.<init>(FirefoxDriver.java:137)
    at automationFramework.Apache_POI_TC.main(Apache_POI_TC.java:31)
Caused by: java.lang.ClassNotFoundException: org.slf4j.Logger
    at java.net.URLClassLoader.findClass(URLClassLoader.java:381)
    at java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClass(ClassLoader.java:424)
    at sun.misc.Launcher$AppClassLoader.loadClass(Launcher.java:335)
    at java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClass(ClassLoader.java:357)
    ... 24 more

Can anyone please help me to resolve the problem. Thanks in Advance.

A: My issue for not opening the Firefox browser using geckodriver in mac machine get resolved after configuring the below jars in build path:
log4j-1.2.16.jar
slf4j-api-1.7.6.jar
slf4j-simple-1.7.6.jar
xuggle-xuggler-5.4.jar

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Q: problem on python BeautifulSoup and Requests I'm a complete newbie on programming, I try to program few days and I had some problems with it, pls help me OLZ.
why it is empty? no problem on programming but didnt output data.
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Empty DataFrame
Columns: []
Index: []
import requests
from bs4 import BeautifulSoup
import pandas as pd

baseurl = 'https://www.ztore.com'

headers = {
    'User-Agent':'Mozilla/5.0(Windows NT 10.0; Win64; 64) AppleWebKit/537.36 (KHTML, like Gecko) Chrome/74.0.3729.169 Safari/537.36'
}
productlinks = []

for x in range(1,6):
    r = requests.get(f'https://www.ztore.com/tc/category/all/grocery/grocery-rewards')
    soup = BeautifulSoup(r.content, 'lxml')
    productlist = soup.find_all('div', class_='jsx-638078379 jsx-1176293161 ProductItem ')
    for item in productlist:
        for link in item.find_all('a', href=True):
            productlinks.append(baseurl + link['href'])

#testlink = 'https://www.ztore.com/tc/product/reduced-salt-oyster-sauce-cumin-flavour-sauce-6006208-c19669'

productlist = []

for link in productlinks:
    r = requests.get(link, headers=headers)
    soup = BeautifulSoup(r.content, 'lxml')
    name = soup.find('h2', class_='jsx-891702026').text.strip()
    price = soup.find('span', class_='jsx-891702026 original').text.strip()
    promotion = soup.find('span', class_='jsx-891702026 promotion').text.strip()

    product = {
        name,
        price,
        promotion,
        }

    productlist.append(product)
    print('Saving:', product['name'])

df = pd.DataFrame(productlist)
print(df.head(15))

A: There are few problems with your code.

*

*Extra space at the end  class_='jsx-638078379 jsx-1176293161 ProductItem '

*for x in range(1,6): why are you running it in a loop? Running it once is enough.

*Few links don't have the classes you're looking for. applying text.strip() without checking will result in an error.

Try the below code:
import requests
from bs4 import BeautifulSoup
import pandas as pd

baseurl = 'https://www.ztore.com'

headers = {
    'User-Agent':'Mozilla/5.0(Windows NT 10.0; Win64; 64) AppleWebKit/537.36 (KHTML, like Gecko) Chrome/74.0.3729.169 Safari/537.36'
}
productlinks = []

r = requests.get('https://www.ztore.com/tc/category/all/grocery/grocery-rewards')
soup = BeautifulSoup(r.content, 'html.parser')
# print(soup.prettify())
productlist = soup.find_all('div', class_='jsx-638078379 jsx-1176293161 ProductItem')
# print(productlist)
for item in productlist:
    for link in item.find_all('a', href=True):
        productlinks.append(baseurl + link['href'])

# print(productlinks)
#testlink = 'https://www.ztore.com/tc/product/reduced-salt-oyster-sauce-cumin-flavour-sauce-6006208-c19669'

productlist = []

print(len(productlinks))
for link in productlinks:
    r = requests.get(link, headers=headers)
    soup = BeautifulSoup(r.content, 'html.parser')
    name=""
    price=""
    promotion=""
    if soup.find('h2', class_='jsx-891702026'):
        name = soup.find('h2', class_='jsx-891702026').text.strip()
    if soup.find('span', class_='jsx-891702026 original'):
        price = soup.find('span', class_='jsx-891702026 original').text.strip()
    if soup.find('span', class_='jsx-891702026 promotion'):
        promotion = soup.find('span', class_='jsx-891702026 promotion').text.strip()

    product = {
        name,
        price,
        promotion,
        }

    productlist.append(product)
    print('Saving:', product)

df = pd.DataFrame(productlist)
print(df.head(15))

A: You can use
df.to_excel("file.xlsx") at the end for exporting your dataframe as an Excel file.
You can also specify your own filename.

A: Use this to read and show the excel file output.
df= pd.read_csv('filename.csv')
print(df)

A: First have a look at the HTML source. Then see, what we can extract directly.
Copy the relevant HTML portion to a text-editor
... or open in browser's web inspector

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I have extracted the product-list with the first product-item as sample.
This extract I have prepared for analysis:

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*formatted with line-breaks (pretty print) to recognize structure.

*removed what seemed unimportant  for content extraction (web-design/layout).

*added line-numbers to discuss it further

Analysis of Content and Structure
line in above extract referenced in parentheses:

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*(3): the product-list is a div with classes jsx-4061644943 ProductList root

*it contains 32 items as div with classes jsx-638078379 jsx-1176293161 ProductItem (the trailing space in original HTML source is neglected - does not work with BeautifulSoup!)

*(4-31) each item contains all information you are looking for:

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*(12) title or name in div with class name_bbd

*(17) packsize in div with class packsize

*(18) rating (contents removed here) in div with class rating

*(19) prize in div with class price

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*(20) promotion in span with class promotion (children span for dollar-sign !)

*(21) original in span with class original

*(6) images of the product in div with class img then (8) first child img having attribute srcSet whith URL of the image in src

*(25) link to the product details page in div with class label-ctnr then (26) children a
Note: all product item attributes have the CSS classes jsx-638078379 jsx-1176293161 prepended. However, for readability and easier distinction, I left them out in the numbered list.
Solution
Here is the improved code:

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*the upper part, commented Version 1, contains your approach - issues fixed and code improved (decomposed the problem into 3 functions)

*the lower part, commented Version 2, contains my approach - direct extraction of product attributes (decomposed the problem into 2 functions)

*the last if-block is the main-function for running (currently Version 2)

import requests
from bs4 import BeautifulSoup
import pandas as pd

# Version 1
def to_urls(item_elements, base_url):
    urls = []
    for item in item_elements:
        for link in item.find_all('a', href=True):
            if '/product' in link['href']:
                urls.append(base_url + link['href'])
    return urls

def scrape_product_links(base_url):
    print('loading product list ..')
    r = requests.get(f'{base_url}/tc/category/all/grocery/grocery-rewards')
    soup = BeautifulSoup(r.content, 'lxml')
    products = soup.find_all('div', class_='ProductItem')
    print("found products:", len(products))
    return to_urls(products, base_url)

def scrape_product_pages(product_links):
    product_list = []
    for link in product_links:
        print('following link:', link)
        r = requests.get(link)  # , headers=headers)
        soup = BeautifulSoup(r.content, 'lxml')
        # produce name
        n = soup.find('h2', class_='jsx-891702026')
        name = n.text.strip() if n else ''
        # original price
        p = soup.find('span', class_='jsx-891702026 original')
        price = p.text.strip() if p else ''
        # promotion price
        promo = soup.find('span', class_='jsx-891702026 promotion')
        promotion = promo.text.strip() if promo else ''
        # a product list with  name, price, and promotion price
        product = {'name': name, 'price': price, 'promotion': promotion}
        print('adding:', product)
        product_list.append(product)
    return product_list

# Version 2
def to_products(items, base_url):
    product_list = []
    for it in items:
        # produce name
        n = it.find('div', class_='name_bbd')
        name = n.text.strip() if n else ''
        # original price
        p = it.find('span', class_='original')
        price = p.text.strip() if p else ''
        # promotion price
        promo = it.find('span', class_='promotion')
        promotion = promo.text.strip() if promo else ''
        # a product list with  name, price, and promotion price
        product = {'name': name, 'price': price, 'promotion': promotion}
        print('adding:', product)
        product_list.append(product)
    return product_list

def scrape_products(base_url):
    print('loading product list ..')
    r = requests.get(f'{base_url}/tc/category/all/grocery/grocery-rewards')
    soup = BeautifulSoup(r.content, 'lxml')
    product_items = soup.find_all('div', class_='ProductItem')
    print("found product items:", len(product_items))
    return to_products(product_items, base_url)

if __name__ == '__main__':
    base_url = 'https://www.ztore.com'

    # version 1
    # urls = scrape_product_links(base_url)
    # print('product urls collected:', len(urls))
    # products = scrape_product_pages(urls)

    # version 2
    products = scrape_products(base_url)
    print('products collected:', len(products))

    df = pd.DataFrame(products)
    print(df.head(15))


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Duff Steps Into First-Team Breach
Michael Duff joins senior set-up in Cork as first-team coach Tony Loughlan recuperates
Michael Duff has joined the Clarets' senior coaching staff at their southern Ireland training base as a temporary replacement for Tony Loughlan.
First-team coach Loughlan – a key member of Sean Dyche's backroom staff – is recovering from the effects of hip surgery.
The 48-year-old has been unable to make the trip to Cork, where Burnley are spending a week's training camp, and so former Clarets defender Duff has stepped up from his role as under-23s' boss to fill the breach.
Dyche explained: "Tony had a hip operation in the summer. Unfortunately, he had a reaction to it and has had to have some minor surgery to clear up some problems with it.
Tony Loughlan previously worked with Sean Dyche and Ian Woan at Watford
"We were hoping he would be back on the grass and going quite well now but he's been delayed with that, so Duffo has just stepped up a little bit to support the group while Tony is getting back fit.
"But he's recovering well, I spoke to him again today, and hopefully it will be sooner rather than later when he's back in with us and certainly able to get on the grass."
Duff has spent two years on the Clarets' coaching staff since hanging up his boots following promotion to the Premier League in 2016.
The former Northern Ireland international, who played almost 400 games for Burnley, spent a season in charge of the under-18s before moving up to the under-23s last season.
And Dyche believes adding to Duff's coaching experience with the senior set-up will be of great value.
The Burnley boss told Clarets Player HD: "I have spoken many times about my belief in development, not just in the players but with the staff and myself and the continuous learning curves we're on.
"To bring Duffo in for a while to have a look at it and get used to it, when he reverts back into that under-23 group he will have a better feel and a better understanding of how that connects, and I think that's important."
Duff was on the training ground on Monday evening as the Clarets were put through their paces for the first of five days of training in Ireland, with the trip ending with a game against Cork City on Friday night.
And the 40-year-old was joined not only by some familiar faces from his playing days, but also from his development squad, with young defender Jimmy Dunne earning a place in the travelling party.
The 20-year-old Irishmen impressed on loan with Accrington Stanley in the second half of last season, helping the Reds win the League Two title, and is training with the Clarets' senior squad, along with former under-23 team-mates Dwight McNeil, Aiden O'Neill, Dan Agyei and Conor Mitchell.
Jimmy Dunne was capped by Ireland's under-21 at the end of last season

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Harvest festivals around the world
From Argentina to Japan, a bountiful harvest is celebrated across the globe
By The Telegraph
Published 13.01.20, 8:12 PM
Updated 13.01.20, 8:12 PM
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Harvest festivals are celebrated with a lot of fanfare in India. On January 14 Makar Sankranti in North India, Bihu in east India and Pongal in south India will be celebrated. However, India isn't alone when it comes to celebrating harvest festivals. Across the globe various countries and regions have their own harvest festivals. Here's a look at some of them.
Moon Festival
Mooncakes are especially made for the Moon Festival and are had along with Chinese tea Wikimedia Commons
Across Southeast Asia, particularly in China, Taiwan, Singapore and Vietnam, the Moon Festival is celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th month of the Chinese lunar calendar. Also referred to as the Mid-Autumn Festival, it is a time for families to get together and gaze at the full moon as it is a symbol of abundance, harmony and luck. Mooncakes are especially made for this festival and are had along with Chinese tea. Puppet shows and lantern processions take place during the festival.
Chuseok, South Korea
Everyone dresses up in conventional attire and sings traditional songs. Wikimedia Commons
Chuseok in South Korea is celebrated on the same day as the Moon Festival in China and Singapore – the 15th day of the 8th month in the lunar calendar. Celebrated over three days, the traditional harvest festival has families paying respect to their ancestors and watching live wrestling matches. Everyone dresses up in conventional attire and sings traditional songs. There is a grand feast where moon cakes are a favourite.
Honen Matsuri, Japan
What makes this festival unique is the procession led by a 280-kg wooden phallus representing fertility and ensuring bountiful harvest in the coming months Wikimedia Commons
The harvest festival of Honen Matsuri is celebrated on March 15 every year in the small town of Komaki in Japan. What makes this festival unique is the procession led by a 280-kg wooden phallus representing fertility and ensuring bountiful harvest in the coming months.
As part of the Shinto ritual the wooden phallus is carried to the Tagata Shrine for purification while Shinto priests pray and impart blessings. At the end of the celebrations, the crowd is showered with small rice cakes to bring them luck and for a bountiful harvest.
Blessing of the Sea, Greece
On Epiphany Day processions set off from local churches to the ocean where the priest blesses a golden cross before hurling it into the sea Wikimedia Commons
In the Greek Orthodox community, Epiphany Day which recalls the visit of the three Wise Men to the infant Jesus is a prelude to the harvest. On this day processions set off from local churches to the ocean where the priest blesses a golden cross before hurling it into the sea. Young men leap into the water and compete to retrieve it. Whoever rescues the cross from the sea is supposed to be granted good luck in the upcoming year.
Vendimia, Mendoza, Argentina
The modern-day celebration started in 1936 and has evolved into one of the largest wine festivals in the world Wikimedia Commons
In Argentina's Mendoza province, Vendimia or the Grape Harvest Festival starts in January and concludes in March. It is one of the most renowned festivals focusing on wine, winemakers and wine culture. The festival's highlight is a parade of competing beauty queens which culminates with a spectacular show at the amphitheater before the 'Queen of Vendimia' is chosen.
While the Vendimia festival goes back to the 17th century, then wine was mainly utilised for consecration. The modern-day celebration started in 1936 and has evolved into one of the largest wine festivals in the world.
Sukkot, Israel
While there are several different traditions associated with Sukkot, the most common is building sukkah, or a makeshift hut with no roof Wikimedia Commons
Sukkot which means booths or huts celebrates Israel's bountiful harvests and also commemorates the time when Jews wandered the desert living in temporary shelters. The festival, also referred to as the Feast of Tabernacles is celebrated five days after Yom Kippur, on the 15th day in the month of Tishrei and is observed for one week. While there are several different traditions associated with Sukkot, the most common is building sukkah, or a makeshift hut with no roof. The hut is decorated with the fruits of the harvest and families eat and sometimes even sleep in the sukkah for the whole week.
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Home Dating To The Girl Who Was A One Night Stand, You're So Much...
To The Girl Who Was A One Night Stand, You're So Much More Than That
In some cases, you might have been the rebound for that guy or girl, just someone to use to get over the end of their long-term relationship. Somehow they had failed to mention that, and you're learning that for yourself days later when you see it on social media or hear from their supposed "ex" that they're still together. In your head, you're trying to decipher what it makes you in this situation. Because no, you didn't cause the breakup. But you didn't help the issue either because you knew nothing about it.
I've been there.
I had a one-night stand with an engaged guy, and I didn't find out until after the fact. There were no red flags when we talked for two weeks. Nevertheless, I still go back through the events to see if I could've caught on sooner. I know I didn't cause their relationship to end intentionally (and thank God this girl found out before she married him). But it still doesn't help how I felt about the situation.
Talk about being the lowest of the low. Unknowingly, you were the side piece for less than twenty-four hours and didn't realize it. On top of that, you're trying to comprehend why someone would choose to cheat on their fiancé with you and then not explain themselves when you confront them. The number of emotions and the overwhelming humiliation you feel are valid and frustrating. To say I've officially lost my faith in "men" or relationships, for the time being, is an understatement. Labeling myself as nothing else but a "booty call" to satisfy someone else before they move on is so devastating.
With time, it does get easier. Time does slowly ease the pain, and the memories of your mistakes fade. One complicated mistake won't define the rest of my life; even if right now, it's still prevalent in my head. You have to give yourself grace and understand that it wasn't intentional, and you're not at fault for what happened. At the end of the day, know you are valued and worthy of someone a million times better than that person. They clearly didn't see it, but someone else will.
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Q: ASP.NET-CORE-MVC / 2 custom error pages, each one is responsible for only one specified error I use app.UseDeveloperExceptionPage(); in Startup.cs to display any custom exception that my website may have. Now my goal is to make a custom error page that only targets individual errors specified by me.
For example let's say I wrote something in HomeController.cs that is going to give me an exception on purpose. I want to make a custom error page only for that specific error, and I want rest of the errors to be handled by app.UseDeveloperExceptionPage(); like usual.
Now basically I want to do that for 2 specific errors on 2 different pages, so I need to make 2 custom error pages, and each is responsible for one specific error of my choice.
How can I achieve this? That's pretty much it, tell me if I need to provide more information.

A: You can achieve by only using 1 view like this
First you need to define to let .Net core know how handle error
app.UseExceptionHandler("/Error/500");
app.Use(async (context, next) =>
   {
      await next();
      if (context.Response.StatusCode == 404)
      {
         context.Request.Path = "/Error/404";
         await next();
      }
  });

So basically I will handle 500, 404 error and redirect it to my Error controller
Then create ErrorController
    public class ErrorController: Controller
    {
        private readonly IExceptionHandler _exceptionHandler;
        public ErrorController(IExceptionHandler exceptionHandler)
        {
            _exceptionHandler = exceptionHandler;
        }

        [HttpGet("/Error/{statusCode}")]
        public async Task<IActionResult> Index(int statusCode)
        {
            if (statusCode == (int)HttpStatusCode.InternalServerError)
            {
                var exceptionFeature = HttpContext.Features.Get<IExceptionHandlerPathFeature>();
                var exceptionThatOccurred = exceptionFeature.Error;
                await _exceptionHandler.HandleExceptionAsync(exceptionThatOccurred);
            }
            return View(statusCode);
        }
    }

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The aged John had never seen anything like this before! God had shown him a number of incredible visions: the very throne of God, the 144,000 and innumerable multitude, the Two Witnesses, various beasts and plagues of every description. But this one seemed to top them all—not because it was so strange or unbelievable, but because it portrayed something so horribly evil!
What the apostle saw, described in the first six verses of Revelation 17, graphically depicts the great false church that sat upon the revivals of the Roman Empire. This "great harlot" has made the whole world "drunk with the wine of her fornication" (verse 2) and controls millions of people with her idolatry. Over the centuries, she has manipulated kings and emperors and prime ministers to do her ungodly bidding worldwide.
In the previous issue, we looked into why God illustrates this false church as a prostitute, and saw that she has brewed a foul mixture of paganism and Christianity. This syncretistic doctrine has presently intoxicated over one billion people and many millions more in the past two thousand years. We also saw that her meddling in the affairs of nations—as she has done incessantly since the days of Constantine—is another proof of her whoredoms.
We looked into the matter of Mary worship and how she has been elevated to the point that she virtually replaces the Holy Spirit in the supposed Trinity. Mary is simply the modern manifestation of the ancient goddess Ishtar, also known as Semiramis, Astarte, Rhea, Ceres, Diana, Venus, etc. Finally, we noted how the harlot's colors, purple and scarlet, have come down to today in the garments her clergy wear for official activities.
Already, the proof unmistakably points to the largest and most powerful of "Christian" churches, the Roman Catholic Church. However, much more evidence exists to put this fact beyond question. We know who controls the Beast!
Another clue to the great harlot's identity is her adornments: "gold and precious stones and pearls" (Revelation 17:4). This woman is one rich prostitute! From her fornication with "the kings of the earth" and making "the inhabitants of the earth . . . drunk with the wine of her fornication" (verse 2), she has made a killing!
The Roman Catholic Church is by far the wealthiest institution on the face of the earth. Not even considering her wealth in priceless art, ancient documents and properties, the Catholic Church has invested in projects, corporations and nations all over the world, giving her vast returns yearly. She owns or controls hundreds of schools, colleges and universities in many countries. And, of course, she receives donations from the faithful in every type of currency in the world.
The golden cup that the harlot holds in her hand is further evidence of her identity. The chalice, states The Catholic Encyclopedia, "[is] the most important of the sacred vessels. . . . [It] may be of gold or silver, and if the latter, then the inside must be surfaced with gold" (Broderick edition, 1976, pp. 103-104). Multiple thousands of these "sacred" cups adorn the altars of Catholic churches around the globe.
This "sale of salvation," historically called "indulgences," precipitated the Protestant Reformation in the sixteenth century. For certain sums of money, a Catholic could buy his release from purgatory or decrease his stay there. Dominican Friar Tetzel, commissioned by Pope Leo X (1513-1521) to sell indulgences, used this sales pitch to rake in vast sums for "Mother Church": "As soon as the coin in the coffer rings, a soul from purgatory springs!"
Today, the Catholic Church sells masses. Many devout people stipulate in their wills that an amount of money should be given to the Church so that masses may be performed in their behalf every week, month, quarter or year. By this posthumous devotion, they hope to be accepted more quickly into heaven from purgatory.
Tourists can see these and many other treasures today in the church of Our Lady of the Pillar in Zaragoza. This is only one church in one small town!
The final description of this wicked harlot centers on her bloodthirsty persecution of God's people: "And I saw the woman, drunk with the blood of the saints and with the blood of the martyrs of Jesus" (Revelation 17:6). After he saw this, the apostle John was simply dumbfounded! What he saw probably far surpassed anything the early church had experienced under the Roman emperors. Just imagine how horrifying it would be to watch someone drink and become intoxicated on the blood of family members! That is how John felt!
This clue also squares with what we know of the Roman Catholic Church. She is famous, not just for persecuting those she deems "heretics," but also for three Inquisitions: Medieval (1227-1492), Spanish (1478-1834) and Roman (1542-present)! The Inquisition, now called the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, still occupies the Palace of the Inquisition next to the Vatican.
Beyond that, the Church decreed crusades against non-Catholics all over Europe. She hunted down thousands of Bogomils, Huguenots, Albigenses, Waldenses, Anabaptists and others, and imprisoned, tortured, massacred and/or burned them. Many thousands of Jews and Moors died in Church-sponsored pogroms and wars. This does not even consider her several crusades to free Jerusalem from "infidels."
It is easy to understand why John "marveled with great amazement."
"But the angel said to me, 'Why did you marvel? I will tell you the mystery [hidden truth, margin] of the woman. . .'" (Revelation 17:7). It is as if the angel says to John, "What did you expect? You know how much persecution the church has already received. It could only get worse!"
Now it shall come to pass in the latter days that the mountain of the Lord's house shall be established on the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow to it. Many people shall come and say, "Come, let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob; He will teach us His ways, and we shall walk in His paths." For out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.
Thus, God reveals that the harlot sits upon—or controls like a rider guides a horse—seven governments or nations. These seven heads or mountains, as Herbert Armstrong often explained, are seven revivals of the Holy Roman Empire from Justinian (AD 554) to the final world dictator who will rise in Europe soon. It was the Roman Catholic Church that pulled the strings in the past six revivals, and she will do so again in the seventh.
The next item comes in verse 15: "And he said to me, 'The waters which you saw, where the harlot sits, are peoples, multitudes, nations, and tongues.'" This verse is a biblical definition of what "waters" often means symbolically in Scripture. Thus, when the serpent spews "water out of his mouth like a flood after the woman, that he might cause her to be carried away by the flood" (Revelation 12:15), we can surmise that Satan will send an army of many people after the true church of God when she flees to a place of safety.
The angel is showing the worldwide influence and dominance of the great harlot. The Roman Catholic Church has adherents in every nation, speaking every language. Wherever the Pope travels, throngs gather to hear him speak and celebrate mass. No other church or religious system can claim such a global impact.
The angel discloses the clinching evidence in Revelation 17:18: "And the woman whom you saw is that great city which reigns over the kings of the earth." We must remember when John wrote this book: about AD 95. At the time, only one city reigned over the kings of the earth—Rome! From Britain to the Caspian Sea and from Gibraltar to the Red Sea, Rome reigned supreme!
What is the end of this horrible woman on the beast? The biblical principle, "all who take the sword will perish by the sword" (Matthew 26:52), is apropos to the fate of the false church. The angel says in Revelation 17:16, "And the ten horns [kings, verse 12] which you saw on the beast, these will hate the harlot, make her desolate and naked, eat her flesh and burn her with fire." As she persecuted, tortured and killed thousands, so God will destroy her!
There is little room for doubt. All the evidence fits the Roman Catholic Church! Many books and articles have been written detailing the power, wealth, idolatry and atrocities of this great false church that claims to represent God on earth, and the authors have reached the same conclusion as we have.
As Will Durant writes in The Story of Civilization, the activities of the great harlot are a dark blot upon the history of man. Worse than that, though God is not involved with her, the harlot's activities reflect upon Him because she claims to be Christian. An anonymous Catholic, quoted by Peter de Rosa, said, "It would be better to be an atheist than believe in the God of the Inquisition." God says through Isaiah, "My name is blasphemed continually every day" (Isaiah 52:5).
The identity of the great harlot of Revelation 17 is a key piece of understanding that will help us to identify the coming Beast power in Europe. We will be able to recognize when the political power begins to use religion to unite the nations of the new Roman Empire—just as Constantine did in AD 325—and how the harlot in turn will use the Beast to further her aims. Thus, we will have advance warning on the rest of the world—if we are watching!
And I heard another voice from heaven saying, "Come out of her, my people, lest you share in her sins, and lest you receive of her plagues. For her sins have reached to heaven, and God has remembered her iniquities."
Though Revelation 18 speaks generally about the whole Babylonian system that this world follows, the great false church plays a major role in it. We need to be examining ourselves and our mode of life to see if we have absorbed any of the harlot's ways. If we have, we still have time to "come out" of them, purifying ourselves as the Bridegroom is pure (I John 3:3).
Soon, we will be able to say, "Let us be glad and rejoice and give Him glory, for the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His wife has made herself ready" (Revelation 19:7)!


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Danita Kay Bryan, 37, of Chinook, Wash., died Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, at home, surrounded by family and friends after a year-long fight with cancer.
She was born Sept. 12, 1972, at Vancouver Memorial Hospital in Vancouver, Wash., to Larry R. and C. Elaine Craig. Her parents survive, residing in Hazel Dell, Wash.
She attended Mark Morris High School in Longview, Wash., graduating in 1989. She played violin in the orchestra, sang in the choir, played the piano and was active in drama, sports and the American Diabetes Association.
After studying at Lower Columbia College, she later transferred to Western Washington University, where she received a bachelor's degree in apparel design and marketing.
On Sept. 11, 1993, she married Zane D. Bryan at her parents' home in Longview. He survives, residing in Chinook.
After college, Mrs. Bryan managed a men's retail clothing store. She then worked in a bridal store, for Peace Health, and at Longview Fibre. She later worked as a judicial services specialist in Astoria.
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Family members said she enjoyed people watching and developed a love of tennis. She loved spending time withi her Bassett hounds, Zoë and Tinker. She enjoyed making wedding dresses, quilts and bead jewelry, and was known for her handmade cards, "extreme" gift-wrapping and the ability to pick the perfect gift while finding it at the best price.
In addition to her husband and parents, she is survived by two sisters, Teresa Loftus of Battle Ground, Wash., and Carrie Craig of Vancouver.
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To honor her memory, friends have dedicated a team, accompanied by items in a silent auction, in the Clatsop County Relay for Life, being held July 10-11 at Seaside High School to benefit the American Cancer Society. The contact person is Krista Darnell (503) 791-2889. Memorial contributions may also be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312 or the humane society or animal shelter of one's choice.
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Review: Strange Grace – A Beautiful Dark Fantasy
September 15, 2018 September 15, 2018 48 Comments
Title: Strange Grace
Author: Tessa Gratton
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books
Genre(s) and Subject(s):
YA Fantasy, Fairy Tales, LGBTQIAP+
I am so damn conflicted about this book. After reading the first 50% I was ready to call Strange Grace one of the best books I've read this year and the title of the review, "Dark Fantasy At Its Finest." I was utterly blown away. Then I read through the last half of the story, and I flipped the last page feeling…less enthusiastic. Don't get me wrong, it's still a great story–but I feel like it could have been a brilliant one (from start to finish) and it ended up missing that mark by a couple of notches. And that just kills me.
Let's get to the positives first (and there are a lot!):
Strange Grace is a dark, sensual story (never thought I'd say that about a YA) that explores love and passion and the idea that to live is to make sacrifices. The story is set in a secluded valley (called "Three Graces") that's surrounded by a mysterious forest. And in this forest lives a devil. Now, a long, long time ago, this devil had made a bargain with the founders of the valley: every seven years, the villagers will send a boy–their best boy–into the forest and have him survive its terrors. Survive, or die. For this sacrifice, the devil blesses the valley with magic–crops flourish, no one dies early, and wounds heal abnormally fast.
The prose is wonderfully rich. Dreamy and atmospheric, it reads very much like a fairy tale, except not the pleasant variety. This one has claws and fangs and blood dripping from its pores. It's like those ancient stories told over the flickering of an open fire–the ones that say, "My child, the world hides beautiful, terrifying secrets." It creeps through you like the tendrils of a song and leaves you entranced and gasping for more.
And like many fairy tales, the worldbuilding is hazy. We get the history of Three Graces and a couple of tidbits here and there about the cities beyond, but that's about it. Some people might find it frustrating; I found it perfect. Because the worldbuilding isn't the focal point of the story–that would be the characters.
At the heart of the story are Mairwen, Ruhen, and Arthur and their love for one another. Yes, this book explores polyamory, and it is done beautifully.
Mairwen is a witch and a descendant of the original Grace witch who had made the bargain. Her love for Rhun runs deep and her feelings about Arthur range from irritation to gruff affection.
Rhun is the next likely saint (or so everyone thinks). He's kind-hearted, gentle, and so full of love for everyone and everything. The perfect saint candidate.
Except that he's secretly in love with a boy.
Arthur has been raised as a girl until the age of six because his mother couldn't bear the thought of losing him to the forest. So he's spent the next decade or so trying to prove to every men in the valley that he's just as strong and capable and male as they are. He's molded himself into a moody, sharp-edged thing–prone to pick fights and dole out sneers.
Arthur was, unsurprisingly (to me, at least), my favourite of the trio. I loved his fire and his determination to take Rhun's place as the sacrifice, not only because he wants to save him, but also to prove that he's just as capable as the other boy. His heart is a turmoil of selfishness and selflessness, which I found that absolutely fascinating. I also really appreciated the way Gratton uses the character to explore societal expectations on gender roles.
"He chose the worst parts of boys, thinking they were the strongest when they were only the least girl"
Now for the criticisms.
Character Development: While I quite liked Arthur's character progression, I feel like Mairwen and Rhun's progression just…stagnated after the first half. We also don't see much interaction between Mairwen and Arthur, which is a shame because they're so prickly with each other and I would have loved to see them work out their differences. Overall, I just felt a lot more disconnected from the characters in the latter part of the story.
The Kissing:
This is very much a kissing book. The main characters kiss. The side characters kiss. The main characters kiss the side characters. There's just a whole lot of smooching going on and, this may be a weird thing to say, I actually really like reading about kissing in stories–especially if it's between friends. But I have to admit, there are times in this book when it gets a bit too much.
Pacing and Tension: This is probably my biggest complaint, aside from the character development. The pacing is weirdly sporadic in the second half of the story. The characters spend a whole lot of time seemingly doing nothing and then all of a sudden there's a flurry of activities. Also, the tension that's so evident and gripping in the first half dissipates in the second (at least for me). And the funny thing is that the dark horror stuff really ramps up in the latter sections, but I found myself less fearful for these characters than I was in the first half.
Despite my complaints, I still highly recommend this book, especially to those who loved the atmosphere of Uprooted and how the forest was kind of its own character. It's written beautifully, it brims with love of all shades, and I very much look forward to seeing which dark corner of her imagination Tessa Gratton will take us into next.
Moving from YA to Adult Fantasy – Because Not All Adult Fantasy is BDSM Elves
When you're a small child and you happen to be a frequent visitor of libraries, there's a certain sense of ritual in moving up from one range of grade-level shelves to the next. It's the bookish version of being elevated from squire to knight. Except you're the one holding the sword and tapping your own shoulders. Dub dub. Rise up, Sir Katherine, Explorer of Magic Treehouses, Rescuer of Princesses in Paper Bags. Rise up in the name of our Lord Dewey.
The first time I moved from the children's section to the YA–out from the forest of rotating pillars of chapter books to the towering skyscrapers of hardbacks and paperbacks, some even thicker than the width of my hand–I felt so damn proud and mature. I strolled over, chin-high, all four-feet of swagger and the dumb little-kid cockiness that comes with knowing that you read way above your grade-level–that you're a "mature reader," whatever that means. I browsed over those shelves like I'd always belonged there and knew exactly what I was looking for.
Well, when I was thirteen or so, I decided to take the same stroll over to the Adult Fantasy section. My shoulders were set. I did my casual, totally-mature-enough-for-this perusal. And my eyes caught on a particular name: R.A. Salvatore. Wow, I thought. Now that is a fantasy author name. So I snagged one of the copies and took it to the check-out counter feeling pretty good about myself.
Hours later I was staring at the pages in horror. See, up to that point I had only been exposed to one type of elves in fantasy: the pretty, regal ones from Tolkien's world. The ones that look like they've been airbrushed to hell (or heaven) and back in the movies. Then I discovered Salvatore's female drows, who were apparently very mean, casually-whip-carrying elves with a penchant for dealing out physical punishments.
I was reeling.
Was this what all modern fantasy was like? Dominatrix elves?
I stopped about two chapters in, wiser of the depraved ways of adult fantasy lovers, then reread Artemis Fowl in an attempt to cleanse my brain.
I eventually discovered books that were much more appealing for a middle school girl, and realized that, no, not all adult fantasy is BDSM elves (though nowadays I wouldn't exactly complain if it were).
So if you are a teen, or an adult who wants to take a first dip into adult fantasy, here are some recommendations for books–new and old, popular and less-known–that blur the line between YA and adult, and may help make your transition a little less…traumatic.
1. First Mistborn Trilogy by Brandon Sanderson
Most of Sanderson's work is accessible for younger audiences, in my opinion, but I think the first Mistborn trilogy serves as the best jumping-off point to the Cosmere universe. The series is chock full of great worldbuilding and one of the most dynamic magic systems out there, but the characters are what really sells the story. Vin's struggles to find acceptance and love, amidst revolutions and wars and political turmoils, is one that anyone can easily empathize with. Her journey from unknown street urchin to hero will leave you fist-pumping and clinging to the edge of your seat.
2. Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillier
The first in a series that is one of my all-time favourites, Daughter of the Forest is a take on a classic fairy tale, The Six Swans, in which a sorceress turns her stepchildren into swans. Well, all except for one–Sorcha, the sole daughter of the Sevenwaters family. The curse on her brothers will only be broken if she can make six shirts out of nettle plants (starwort, in this version) and remain silent through the duration of the task. It's a story that is at once otherworldly and so utterly human–one of old magics, families, and sacrifice. Sorcha's selflessness and courage and love in the face of unrelenting evil was nothing short of inspiring to me as a teenager. I think it was one of the first books I read where a "strong female protagonist" didn't simply equate to a genderbent version of a male fantasy protagonist–physically strong, snarky, and hating "traditionally female" tasks. Though there are many retellings of the original story, Marillier's version is one that all young women (and men) should read.
3. The Silvered by Tanya Huff
The Silvered is a shapeshifter story done to perfection. Aydori is a kingdom in which werewolves and mages coexist and rule together via marriage. One day, the neighbouring Empire decides to swoop in and kidnap five Mage-Pack women and everything is thrown to chaos. Now it's up to Mirian Maylin, a mage with very little magical ability, and Tomas Hagen, brother of the Wolf Pack leader, to rescue them.
This may seem like a typical paranormal romance at a glance, but it's not. Mirian is no heroine falling head-over-heels for the mysterious wolf boy, and Tomas is no brooding alpha douche. She's a no-nonsense young woman with a practical approach to everything, and he's a confused young man recovering from a recent tragedy. They're complex characters and to see their relationship develop from wary trust to friendship (and more…?) is an absolute delight.
4. Age of Assassins by R.J. Barker
If any (softcore) grimdark deserves to be displayed on the YA table at the local bookstore without leaving me shaking my head in bafflement, it's Age of Assassins. Fifteen-year old Girton Clubfoot is an assassin-in-training with a master who is, arguably, the best in the land. But he's also a sheltered teenager. And when he and his master become tasked with preventing the assassination of the kingdom's crown prince, he finds himself flung into a whirlwind of court politics. Girton is an utterly likeable character and his struggles to navigate the social cliques within the castle, fend of bullies, and deal with first-time crushes are things that all young readers can relate to.
5. A Green and Ancient Light by Frederic S. Durbin
A Green and Ancient Light is one of those stories that feel timeless, perfect for anyone–child, teen, or adult. It's old riddles and magical creatures and discovery of worlds that exist just beyond our own. It juxtaposes the beauty of childhood and fairy tales with the harshness of human conflict.
I would compare my experience with it to sitting on a porch on an early summer evening with my eyes closed, basking in the the caress of the waning sunlight.
A soft, gentle story for fans of The Book of Lost Things and Over the Garden Wall.


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Le documenta-Halle est un bâtiment d'exposition érigé en 1992 sur la Friedrichsplatz à Cassel.

Histoire
La documenta n'a pas de salles d'exposition permanentes, mais devrait avoir un bâtiment pour élargir les possibilités de conception d'exposition.

Le bâtiment est conçu et réalisé en 1992 par les architectes "Jourdan & Müller (PAS)" dans une architecture de conception postmoderne-constructiviste avec des éléments cubistes et complète le bâtiment du théâtre adjacent par Paul Bode et Ernst Brundig.

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Kaitlin Leonor Castilleja was killed Friday after she and a friend allegedly went to the home of a 16-year-old to fight her, police said.
An online feud between teens in Texas led to an 18-year-old's fatal stabbing Friday, her family says.
Kaitlin Leonor Castilleja, 18, was killed Friday after she and Vivian Foster, 18, reportedly went to the home of a 16-year-old girl they had been feuding with around 1 a.m.
The 16-year-old, who hasn't been identified due to her age, allegedly stabbed Castilleja and Foster in the driveway of her home. The suspect later called police to say "she had been assaulted in her driveway when she arrived home from work," police said according to the San Antonio Express News.
She told police the girls had been "stating they want to fight her," before the fatal confrontation.
Castilleja and Foster, who only suffered superficial wounds, also reportedly called police and said they had been attacked after "jumping" a girl at her house. Castilleja was taken to the hospital where she died from the injuries.
Castilleja's aunt claims tensions were high between the girls in the weeks leading up to the deadly encounter.
Fernandez also spoke with KENS and told the local news station she thought the fight had been about Castilleja's ex-boyfriend.
She believes her niece was lured to the home and said video of the fight had been on social media.
Police are still investigating, but have taken the 16-year-old involved to juvenile detention.
Castilleja graduated from James Madison High School in 2018 and had been planning to start college. She wanted to study to become a nurse, her aunt said.
"She visited her grandmother about two weeks ago and told her that when she became a nurse that she was going to come and take care of her, and that she was going to be her special nurse," Fernandez said.


The 2019 Knight's Armament Co catalog is available for download.
In addition to the new 2019 version, Knight's has been gracious enough to curate sift copies of their catalogs going back to 2012 at www.knightarmco.com/catalogs.
Tasmanian Tiger will exhibit their latest wares at IWA next month in Nürnberg.
If you can't wait for IWA, you can download their 2019 catalog here.
Introducing the 16th edition of the FirstSpear product catalog.
Newington, N.H. (January 14, 2019) – SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to announce the availability of the official SIG SAUER 2019 Product Catalog at sigsauer.com. The SIG SAUER 2019 Product Catalog is a comprehensive review of all SIG SAUER pistols, rifles, ammunition, electro-optics, suppressors, airguns, accessories, and the SIG SAUER Academy including new product releases for 2019.
The digital version of the SIG SAUER 2019 Product Catalog is now available at sigsauer.com.
Just in time for the Australian Land Forces Conference, Platatac has released their lookbook.
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Google Sheets has a couple of built-in functions — Today and Minus — which can be used to calculate the time difference between a date in the future and today.
This article explains how you can use these functions, along with our Spreadsheets integration, to create a countdown widget for your dashboard. As these functions don't update on their own by default, we've written a script for you to use that will ensure your countdown widget is kept up-to-date.
In cell A1, write the label Today.
In cell A2, write the formula =Today().
In cell B1, write the name of the event e.g. Christmas.
In cell B2, write the date of the event, e.g. 12/25/2015.
The date needs to be added in the date format mm/dd/yyyy.
In cell C1, write the label Days Until.
In cell C2, write the formula =MINUS(B2, A2) (where B2 holds the value of your event and A2 holds the value of today's date).
Now switch to your Geckoboard dashboard and click Add widget.
Select the Sheet that you saved the above calculation in.
Enter the value of Days Until in the Number selection (in the above example, it is C2).
Unfortunately, the Google Sheets functions don't automatically update the countdown. The only time the functions update the data is when the Google Sheet is opened. This isn't particularly helpful so we've written a script that updates the data in the Google Sheet every hour, even when the Google Sheet is closed.
In your Google Sheet, click on the Tools menu and select the option Script Editor.
Make sure you follow the aforementioned instructions to the letter, otherwise cells in the Sheet might not match the ones in the script and your countdown will not update automatically.
This will trigger create the trigger for your function. Use the default options provided.
You'll be prompted to authorize your app. Click on Continue and then Accept. More information on Google Apps authorization can be found here.
Now that you've written the script and set the trigger running, the countdown on your Google Sheet (i.e. the today() and minus() functions in your Google Sheet) will refresh every hour. This will continue to refresh even when your Google Sheet is closed.
Your Geckoboard widget doesn't require any changes to reflect the addition of this script and trigger; it'll refresh every 15 minutes to check for and fetch new data from your Google Sheet, just as it always has. The difference now is that your Google Sheet will automatically have new data in it!
We've found that occasionally, about a few times a week, a server error will occur on Google's end and the script will fail to run in that particular try. By default, you'll receive an email to notify you that this has happened.
You can simply ignore the errors considering that the script runs every hour each day which totals to 168 times each week, and so a few times a week is nothing to be concerned about.


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Mangaluru, Aug 29, 2015: Private buses in the district are most likely to go off roads on September 2 in the wake of the nationwide strike call given by the Motor Transport and Engineering Workers Union affiliated to the CITU to oppose the Road Transport and Safety Bill 2015 proposed by the Union Government.
The strike is also being observed to press for the fulfilment of the 12 point charter of demands submitted to the Centre by the trade unions.
CITU General Secretary Vasanth Achari has said that most drivers, conductors and other bus crew in the district would take part in the strike.
Why the people think bund is the only solution to fulfill their demands? When the city buses support such activities it effects the life of common people a lot, they are completely dependent on them for the movement from home to the workplace.


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Woman's Exponent—More Than a Domestic Drudge: Women and Education
By Michelle Sayers, Church history specialist, archivist
In this ninth installment of our Woman's Exponent series, Michelle Sayers highlights the importance women placed on education, both for themselves and for their children.
A Woman's Exponent editorial on September 15, 1874, stated: "There is no subject of more importance to a community or a nation than is the subject of Education. On it depends the future destiny of nations, kingdoms and empires; their rise and progress, or fall and dissolution, in proportion to the intelligence of the people."1
The Exponent pointed out that "abroad in the world, and even in the United States, the people are under the impression (most of them) that this peculiar people the Latter-day Saints do not believe in educating the masses." However, the article continued, "many of the pioneers of this country, and the first settlers here, have donated largely for the benefit of schools, have sought by every means in their power and all the influence they possessed, to impress upon the minds of the people the advantages of liberal education."2
Because they lived far from "civilization," Latter-day Saints were often considered ignorant and lacking in education. One Relief Society sister stated in an Exponent article that this couldn't be further from the truth. She said that the Saints laid claim to "superior intelligence" given to them by God to help them "understand the things of eternity to-day, better than the wise men of the world."3 Another article stated that Latter-day Saint communities, driven by gospel learning and trusted leaders, created conditions making it easy for the "children of Zion, who should have more foresight and greater self control, to become the most learned, and through the blessings of God, the most wise and powerful of all people." The author continued, "Let us heed the inspired counsels of God's servants, let us walk in the ways of heavenly wisdom, and be ever willing to receive instruction . . . that our minds may be supplied in the hour of need, that by a touch of inspiration the intelligence of Zion may shine forth in a day to come as a light to brighten the Gentiles, and to be the glory of God's people—Israel."4
Education in the Home
Foundational to building and sustaining the kingdom of God, the education of the Lord's people—especially the women—was a cornerstone message of the Woman's Exponent. The Exponent encouraged mothers and young women to seek education and to provide educational opportunities to their children. Education was both an intellectual and a spiritual pursuit, and spiritual education began in the home. In a discourse given by Brigham Young to the Relief Society of the 15th Ward in February 1864, women were admonished to "pay attention to the education of their children."5 When the Mutual Improvement Associations were organized for the young men and women of the Church, a woman named Tina stated in the Exponent, "This Association was organized especially for the benefit and improvement of the young folks, and there is now a duty binding upon us to strive with all our might to cultivate our minds and improve the talents our Father in Heaven hath bestowed upon us."6 Education was the form in which young people could find and develop their talents for the building up of the kingdom of God.
In the home, mothers needed education to answer the questions of their children. In the November 1, 1873, Exponent, a woman named Lina asked: "Is there not a general need for a reformation in the domestic realm in regard to the education of mothers? Shall we not all, or nearly all, agree that we have fallen into the way of too much hard work, and too little genuine study . . . ? We send our children to school and require that they should be taught. Is it more requisite that they understand things than that their mothers should?"7 A mother's role was to guide and nurture this curiosity, which she could only do by taking the time to educate herself.
For this reason, parents were especially encouraged to attend to the education of their daughters so they could be "in possession of the necessary information for the guidance of children in the observation of nature."8 President Young advised the Relief Society sisters that "the education of females ought to be more thorough and practical than it generally is."9
One woman wrote that girls must be educated to "provide for the possible problems of self-help in the noblest possible way." Because no one could see the future, and because "no amount of pecuniary endowment will be a sure defense against the demons of pauperism," it was important that "the daughters of millionair[e]s and mechanics alike should be made distinctly to understand that all the love romances lie, and that there is no such thing as making a compact with fortune to avert the necessity of honest toil."10 Only education could protect girls and women from poverty.
A classroom with a coal heater; 14th District School
Promoting Education in the Community
According to the Exponent, both inside and outside the home, a "woman fills an important sphere; her duties are most significant; and for this reason she should be educated. It is admitted that woman forms the character of society; that she gives character to her children, and that the most minute parts of their education depend upon her." The Relief Society called upon "those sisters who are sufficiently ambitious and persevering, to come forward and aid in organizing and supporting classes for the purpose of gaining knowledge pertaining to the laws of life and health."11
In the community, women also had a special gift for teaching that the Exponent encouraged. In August 1875 the Normal Institute opened. There, "teachers will certainly derive great advantages from attending. . . . Teachers should avail themselves of this most advantageous opportunity for improvement in the methods and practice of imparting instruction."12 A notice for the Ladies' Library and Reading Rooms (established by women) appeared, where "the collection of books is particularly well chosen, and strict attention has been given to the selection of papers, magazines, periodicals and current literature, with which the library is well supplied."13 These were places where women could go to educate themselves and their children.
Lowell schoolteachers, 1909–10
Older women were especially encouraged to promote the education of girls and young women. In a meeting with the Senior and Junior Cooperative Retrenchment Association on October 11, 1872, Eliza R. Snow invited the women to elevate their thoughts, beliefs, and actions through study and service. She exhorted "the aged to use their influence with the young in trying to get them interested in educational matters." Of course, being good housewives was also a priority, but "our young ladies should learn trades and get all the book knowledge that they can."14 In a reprinted article titled "Schools for Girls" from the New York Tribune, the Exponent stated, "It is hardly possible to overestimate the effect which a woman teacher with any personal magnetism can exert upon her scholars. . . . In consequence of this impressibility, the girl is educated not by books so much as by the atmosphere of the home or school, and the two or three salient examples of human nature, after which or opposed to which she models herself."15 The books themselves did not teach the children, but the good examples of educated mothers and teachers cultivated young minds.
Aurora School, Aurora Utah, 1896
Knowledge in the Pages
The Exponent itself was a tool for women's education, going beyond domestic activities. In columns that appeared under many different titles, including "Facts and Figures," "Notes and News," and "Pen and Scissors," women were kept apprised of worldwide events and worldwide accomplishments of women. Articles regularly appeared regarding new discoveries in science or explaining a scientific process, and the Exponent kept women informed regarding political events in the United States and beyond.
When it came to Latter-day Saint women, contributors to the Exponent thought progressively. Women were destined for more than just "domestic drudgery." Of course, these women thought it was important to understand domestic tasks and perform them adequately, but "it is not right for her to confine herself exclusively, to that monotonous calling, having no thoughts, no interests, hopes or prospects above and beyond so humble a sphere."16 A woman named Camelia advised parents to give boys and girls "equal advantages, and true genius will show itself."17 This in a time when most universities were still segregated based on gender and women were not encouraged to try to rise above their station.
Even more progressive was the idea in the Exponent that not all women were meant to be solely wives and mothers. George W. Curtis finished a speech recorded in the Exponent in 1873 this way: "If there be some women in whom the love of learning extinguishes all other love, then the heaven-appointed sphere of that woman is not the nursery. It may be the library, the laboratory, the observatory. Not the happiness of Romeo and Juliet, but star-eyed science is her place. Does such a woman prove that perfect liberty of education unspheres a woman? On the contrary it has enabled that woman to perceive exactly what God meant her to do."18
Students in the library, 1901
Latter-day Saint publications and Church leaders continue to promote education among women in the 21st century. In a 2010 talk given at Brigham Young University–Idaho by President Russell M. Nelson, he declared: "Please be true to yourself. … Honor—yes, even demand—highest expectations from yourself. Pursue your education as a priority of the highest order. Gain all the education you can. With us as Latter-day Saints, education is a religious responsibility. 'The glory of God is intelligence' (Doctrine and Covenants 93:36). Your personal intelligence—your personal identity—is everlasting and divine."19 The message of education still resonates with Latter-day Saint women today and continues to be a religious pursuit. Women are instructed to get all the education they can and to develop their talents. With mind, body, and spirit working together, women can walk the high road that leads to achievement and happiness.20
Top Image: Logan, Utah students, 1908
W. E., " Education ," Woman's Exponent, Sept. 15, 1874, 60–61.
" Education ," Woman's Exponent, Dec. 15, 1875, 108.
R. M., " Cultivate the Mind ," Woman's Exponent, Apr. 1, 1876, 168.
E. M. S., " Willingness to Be Taught ," Woman's Exponent, Mar. 15, 1884, 155.
" Brigham Young, Discourse, February 4, 1869 ," in Jill Mulvay Derr, Carol Cornwall Madsen, Kate Holbrook, and Matthew J. Grow, eds., The First Fifty Years of Relief Society: Key Documents in Latter-day Saint Women's History (Salt Lake City: Church Historian's Press, 2016), 298, ChurchHistoriansPress.org.
Tina, " Improvement Is Our Aim ," Woman's Exponent, Mar. 15, 1884, 155.
Lina, " Ignorant Mothers ," Woman's Exponent, Nov. 1, 1873, 87.
" Ignorant Mothers, " 87.
" Brigham Young, Discourse, February 4, 1869 ," in Derr and others, eds., The First Fifty Years of Relief Society, 299, ChurchHistoriansPress.org.
" Education and Employment of Girls ," Woman's Exponent, Nov. 1, 1872, 83.
" F. R. Society Reports ," Woman's Exponent, Oct. 15, 1872, 74.
" Home Affairs ," Woman's Exponent, Aug. 1, 1875, 36.
" Home Affairs ," 36.
Eliza R. Snow, " An Elevation So High above the Ordinary ," in Jennifer Reeder and Kate Holbrook, eds., At the Pulpit: 185 Years of Discourses by Latter-day Saint Women (Salt Lake City: Church Historian's Press, 2017), 55, ChurchHistoriansPress.org.
Reprinted from the New York Tribune, " Schools for Girls " (reprinted from the New York Tribune ) Woman's Exponent, Oct. 15, 1873, 74.
G., " Educate Yourself ," Woman's Exponent, Oct. 1, 1872, 69.
Camelia, " The Same Education for Young Men and Young Ladies ," Woman's Exponent, Nov. 15, 1879, 89.
" Education of Women ," Woman's Exponent, Apr. 1, 1873, 163.
"' Education—a religious responsibility,' Elder Russell M. Nelson tells BYU–Idaho students ," Church News, Jan. 26, 2010, TheChurchNews.com/archives.
See Gordon B. Hinckley, " Stay on the High Road ," Ensign or Liahona, May 2004, 112–15.


We may have thought spring was around the corner, but as I write this it's again snowing and cold outside. Hopefully by the time you read this, the groundhog will not have seen his shadow and we will have an early spring!
We had a busy beginning to the year with our semi-annual strategic planning day and our first Professional Development Summit of the year. Thank you to the members who took time out of their own busy schedules to attend our planning day and provide input and thought leadership into our strategic plan. It's always a great opportunity for our members to see the inner-workings of the board and we appreciate your attendance. Additionally, our first PDS of the year was January 31 and was focused on what to do an in an Active Shooter situation and how to handle the messaging after a crisis. Though they are both situations we all hope to never be in, those who attended are now better equipped to handle a crisis, should one arrive.
We also were a sponsor for the WISHRM Day on the Hill in January. I also want to give special recognition to Jeff Palkowski, our Director of Government Affairs. He put tremendous effort into planning and advertising the day, which was a great success. If you have not attended in the past, I encourage you to plan on attending next year.
This is also the time of year where we start focusing on our succession plan for our next term starting in July. While we have a fantastic board and many plan on staying in their role we will always have at least one opening on the board as we fill the role of President-Elect. We have found it works best to grow and promote from within. Each year, we look at our current chairs, coordinators and active members who might be interested in taking that next step. These individuals truly see the benefits of what they are doing by volunteering and want to continue to give back to the chapter and the HR profession. They see all of the great things we as a chapter are doing and want to be a part of it.
I am continually amazed by all the remarkable volunteers that we have in GMA SHRM. It is truly one of the core reasons we are as successful as a chapter and one that other chapters look to for guidance and leadership. Our volunteers have true passion for their profession, our chapter and our community. If you are ever interested in volunteering, but just don't know how to get started, please reach out to me or any board member and we will be happy to find your perfect role. If you are contemplating that next role as a board member, please reach out to me or any board member and have a "no-strings attached" conversation on what involvement at the board level entails.
Finally, I strongly encourage you to sign up for our first networking event of 2017. On February 23, we will be hosting a networking event at Wisconsin Brewing Company. For just $10, you can attend a tasting, brewery tour and network with members. I look forward to seeing you there!
With the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as the 45th president on January 20, 2017, as HR professionals we can certainly expect a number of changes which will likely impact the human resources industry. What these changes are and when they will be implemented is open for discussion and something to closely watch.
Other areas that were not specifically addressed by the SHRM article include: final resolution of the Fair Labor Standards Act salary threshold (which as of this writing, remains on hold) as well as potential changes with immigration policies that may impact employers.
Your GMA SHRM Government Affairs Committee will continue to monitor legislative updates at the state and federal levels as well as updates from the executive and judicial branches of government, and will share information as it becomes available.
As unemployment declines, companies in every industry are revisiting recruitment and talent retention strategies.
Reports released earlier this month revealed that Wisconsin unemployment rates have declined to pre- recession levels. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate in Wisconsin fell to 4.2 percent in July 2016. It decreased even lower, to 3.0 percent in Dane County, home of the state's capital. Celebration in the progressive cheese-state is tepid, as wage growth (or lack thereof) and economic inequality persist as major issues for the collective workforce.
Consequently, employers across Wisconsin are facing the challenges of a tight labor market: namely, recruiting and talent retention. According to The QTI Group's 2016 Survey of Top HR Challenges, 88 percent of human resources executives said recruiting and retention are significant organizational challenges.
To put the statistics into perspective, today there are just 1.8 unemployed individuals for each job opening. This is a sharp contrast from mid-2009, when there were seven unemployed individuals per job opening. These statistics are absent key employment factors such as basic qualifications, location, and total rewards.
Delayed (yet inevitable) retirement of Baby Boomers, the gig economy, and real projections of job growth further complicate the process of attracting, keeping, and developing employees.
"The market presents challenges in recruitment, but it is also presents challenges in retention; companies have to work harder to keep their A-players," Balsiger continued.
So, how do companies attract and retain top-talent?
The QTI Group suggests a blend of both tactical modernizations to the recruitment process as well as taking a total rewards, approach to the employee value proposition, including highlighting both culture and employment brand. "If you're using the same recruitment and retention strategies you used three to five years ago, they're not going to work for the next three to five years," Balsiger said.
A recent Gallup study found that companies with high levels of engagement typically experience increases in profitability (21 percent), productivity (20 percent), and customer loyalty (10 percent) and decreases in safety incidents (70 percent), absenteeism (41 percent), and turnover (24 percent).
"The success of your organization really depends on the quality of the motivation of your employees – they're the ones running the engine," Turnquist said.
Theresa Balsiger and Antonia Turnquist recently addressed attendees of the Insurance Accounting & Systems Association (Wisconsin Chapter) 2016 Fall Conference. Their session, titled Recruiting & Engagement Strategies in a Tight Labor Market offered attendees key insight into the intricacies of the evolving employment base, viable recruiting and engagement strategies, and expert advice on custom benefits management.
The benefits of well-constructed talent strategy including recruiting, onboarding, and employee engagement and retention are clear, but the successful execution of a new talent strategy can be difficult. Globalization and technology have greatly impacted the US economy and many analysts believe our nation is in uncharted territory. QTI's team of experienced Recruiters and Compensation and HR Consultants are ready to guide you through the process and help you to recruit and retain top talent that will help drive business results.
For more information about how The QTI Group can help you with your human resources needs, call 608.257.1057 or email qti@qtigroup.com.
You have great company culture. You wear jeans to work on Fridays, you have a corporate mentoring program, and you even dedicate a day each year to volunteering. Clearly, you care about culture.
But, if you take a deeper look, I bet you'll be surprised to find that you're killing your company culture in ways that no amount of volunteer days can offset.
Below, 6 ways to tell if you're killing your company culture without even knowing it.
All decisions go through one person. A lot of people within your organization talk about decisions. And attend meetings about decisions. And prepare analyses about decisions. You may even hold collaborative brainstorming sessions about decisions where everyone does have a voice - at least during that one hour meeting. But at the end of the day, decisions of nearly all shapes and sizes still go through a single upward channel. This may happen in the form of sign-offs, approvals, request forms, or the dreaded "submit it and wait to take action until we hear back" approach. Which, sometimes (or often), is never.
A few people manage everyone in your organization. You have team sizes of 10, 12, 15, or even 20+ people. All team members are directly managed by a very small leadership team. These leaders are stretched thin and short on time - which means that 1:1 meetings with team members rarely, if ever, take place. It's common to hear phrases from team members such as "my manager is really busy……." and for managers to be living in a whirlwind. Not meeting with team members becomes excusable because of "how busy" all of the managers are and because it's "nearly impossible" to meet with 15 people regularly.
You don't promote your high-potential, high performers. You have rock stars on your team who you haven't promoted to a leadership role because they "lack management experience," "have only been here for a couple years," or "have this one small area to continue working on." They are somehow slightly imperfect human beings and therefore will never be a good manager. As a result, #2 continues to occur; meanwhile the rock stars become frustrated, bored, or disengaged - until eventually they leave, citing something like "moving closer to home" or "exploring a new opportunity" as their reason.
You don't separate from toxic team members. Team members who kill culture through negativity, gossip, inappropriate behavior, or drama who do not change their behavior despite ongoing feedback are still on your team. Due to fear of losing their product knowledge or company history, they are allowed to stay. Eventually, their behavior becomes accepted (it's always been this way, after all…). Maybe it even begins to trickle out to other people or areas.
You have a culture of "yes." In meetings, there is little truly critical discussion about issues, and few people use full permission to challenge the primary decision maker (see #1). Healthy debate is seen as "challenging the expert/boss" and it's not encouraged - it might even be discouraged in either an explicit or subtle way. People who raise good, constructive, yet critical questions are often labeled "difficult," "critical" or even "negative" or (the worst) "not a team player." So, to avoid gaining such titles, people generally agree with whatever direction is being proposed - even if it's the wrong one.
People gossip. The real dialogue within your organization generally takes place after the meetings - in the hallways, in the privacy of your office, or in a hushed tone while microwaving lunch in the kitchen. This is generally where the critical questions are raised and when the follow-up conversation occurs...but now, laced with a new tone of frustration or even fear since it wasn't discussed in the way it needed to be during the meeting.
Do any of these things sound familiar in your organization? If so, awareness is the first step toward change. To talk more about how to create change and revive your company culture in the areas you've accidentally killed it off, drop me a note at sarah@zingcoaching.com.
Join our next committee meeting via telephone conference! Contact Brittany Hanson (brittanyh@seniorhelpers.com) for details – all interested GMA SHRM members are welcome!
Announcing a new partnership between GMA SHRM and the Dane County Job Center! The WRDC is partnering with the Dane County Job Center to help support job readiness activities surrounding the twice a year Dane County Regional Job Fairs. These job fairs are held in the Spring and Fall. The spring job fair is March 22 from Noon-5:00 at the Alliant Energy Center. There are many ways to volunteer! Checkout our social media postings over the next few weeks to find out how to volunteer for pre-job fair workshops like Job Fair Prep, Resume Builder, Interviewing Skills and Dress to Impress! You can also volunteer the day of the Job Fair (even while you have a booth at the job fair) in the Job Seeker Preparation Area. Pay attention to our social media posts for more information!
Recently ran across emtrain through a LinkedIn post. They offer some interesting free webinars on HR, compliance, and diversity topics. Check them out - http://emtrain.com/v1/webinars. Check them out!
Looking for a larger candidate pool? Think outside the typical. What related positions might be a fit for the skill sets and behaviors that you are looking for? What local organizations might attract the candidates you want to attract? Could you start an internship or apprenticeship program to grow your own talent? How can you get more of the organization involved in attracting talent? Who are your best performers? What is their background? Are they members of any clubs or organizations that might be a good talent pool? With unemployment in Dane County at incredible lows (2.8% to be more specific), finding talent is harder than ever. Expanding the avenues you use to attract talent will take more up front effort and will pay back dividends in the future.
What is the focus of your position? Human Resource Generalist. I am involved in all aspects of HR including recruitment and selection, compensation and pay practices, employee benefits, performance management, employee consultation, human resource research and reporting, compliance, and employee services.
Which of your career accomplishments makes you proudest? I am most proud of my ability to help employees. There are some aspects of HR ( e.g. benefits) that can be very confusing to employees and difficult to understand if you don't deal with them day in and day out. I love it when employees come to see me to ask a question about their paycheck, their benefit status, or even if I know of various resources that may be able to assist them with an issue they may be having.
What is the best advice you've ever received? "People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did. But people will never forget how you made them feel." This quote from Maya Angelou is how I try to live my life every day and make everyone feel like they matter. I never want anyone to feel as though they or their opinion doesn't matter.
Why did you decide to join GMA SHRM? GMA SHRM has been a part of my life since before I began my HR career. From way back in my college years a student at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, I was involved in SHRM, and was a student member of GMA SHRM. I have kept up my membership ever since during my working years and have continued to do so due to the professional development, networking, and other opportunities it affords. Having an HR resource is incredibly valuable in this industry and I value what GMA SHRM provides for its members.
I am currently on the Workforce Readiness and Diversity Committee. Also, I am the current Secretary/Treasurer on the GMA SHRM Board.
Both positions are very rewarding in different ways. I started volunteering with the WFRD committee when I first joined GMA SHRM. It's great to go into high schools, job agencies and help with Job Boot Camp to conduct mock interviews, resume review and give HR advice. Volunteering in the community is important to me because I can improve the place I live and work in. Then a year ago I became Secretary/Treasurer and it has allowed me to help manage a large and thriving non-profit. It is awesome to go to conferences, represent GMA SHRM and see how innovative we are compared to other chapters our size because we are doing great things.
There is something for everyone! Whether you have a small amount of time to donate, or however large, there is an opportunity for you. Volunteering is how I made great connections and those connections led me to my current position in HR. Sometimes it's not what you know, but who you know.
Giving back to the community is very rewarding and knowing that you are making a difference is satisfying. Also, I have created a close group of HR colleagues that I can ask questions to and call on for help.
GMA SHRM welcomes the following members who joined our chapter in December 2016!
Kristi Hittner, SHRM-CP United Vaccines, Inc.
Amie Hunt Mead & Hunt, Inc.


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