No matter what you do or wherever you are, it's nice to know that spring is coming March. Ireland a great place to see spring at its best. The beautiful setting is the perfect place for spring flowers and plants, and in the hilly terrain, there are forests and arable fields that protect wild birds and novices. The green color of Ireland, green, is the color of spring, so if you are ready for a new spring break, take a short jump to the island of Ireland.
Here are some of the things to really know about the island of Ireland since spring is coming and it's very pleasant in Ireland.
No spring is complete without a beautiful narcissus. This magnificent bright yellow flower creates color spots in gardens, parks, and fields. For a better spring tour, the reality is gained by Narcissus at Coleraine. This is an amazing and rare collection of more daffodils species which are largely grown in Ireland.
Nothing is more aspiring to the sour like seeing new flowers and spring plants. Watch for seasonal flowers in Irish gardens, parks, and fields cultivated flowers such as anemones, hyacinths, or wildflowers such as cherry blossoms, and heather. Toward a special spring day, attend the Irish Run Gardens such as Baltimore, Spring cherry alley a storm of colors.
Spring lambs are a sincere mark that spring has come and can be seen on many farms everywhere Ireland. Bally Quinton, a Farm in Portaferry, County Down, is an example of non chemical farming and is located on land at the end of the Ards Peninsula. For a family day, tour the family farm like Navan in County Meath. Cattle and sheep, and you can see the animals, find out what really works on the farm before concluding your tour in Ireland.
It is a fact that spring is coming in March and the above tips are some of the things you should know before your holiday in Ireland.


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require 'pathname'
require Pathname(__FILE__).ascend{|d| h=d+'spec_helper.rb'; break h if h.file?}

describe 'gdl command' do

  let(:page_factory) do
    obj = MockPageFactory.new
    obj.login_page = double('login_page')
    obj.guidelines_page = double('guidelines_page')
    obj
  end

  let(:guideline_mock) { mock_guideline(page_factory) }

  let(:client) { AdminModule::Client.new }

  before do
    AdminModule.configure do |config|
      config.credentials.clear
      config.credentials[:dev] = ['user', 'pass']
      config.xmlmaps.clear
      config.xmlmaps['test1'] = 'Z-TEMP'
      config.xmlmaps['test2'] = 'Z-TEMP2'
    end

    allow(client)
      .to receive(:guideline)
      .and_return(guideline_mock)
  end

  context "gdl deploy" do
    it "deploys multiple guidelines" do
      expect(client)
        .to receive(:user=)
        .with('user')

      expect(client)
        .to receive(:password=)
        .with('pass')

      expect(client)
        .to receive(:guideline)

      expect(guideline_mock)
        .to receive(:deploy)

      expect(client)
        .to receive(:logout)

      build_dir = data_dir('build')
      run_with_args %W(gdl deploy -e dev #{build_dir}), client
    end

    it "deploys a single guideline" do
      build_dir = data_dir('build')
      file_to_upload = Pathname(build_dir) + 'test1.xml'

      expect(client)
        .to receive(:user=)
        .with('user')

      expect(client)
        .to receive(:password=)
        .with('pass')

      expect(client)
        .to receive(:guideline)

      expect(guideline_mock)
        .to receive(:deploy_file)
        .with(file_to_upload, anything)

      expect(client)
        .to receive(:logout)

      run_with_args %W(gdl deploy -f test1.xml -e dev #{build_dir}), client
    end
  end

  context "gdl download" do
    it "downloads a single guideline" do
      build_dir = data_dir('build')
      gdl_to_download = 'Z-TEMP'
      download_path = Pathname(build_dir) + 'Z-TEMP.xml'

      expect(client)
        .to receive(:user=)
        .with('user')

      expect(client)
        .to receive(:password=)
        .with('pass')

      expect(client)
        .to receive(:guideline)

      expect(guideline_mock)
        .to receive(:download)
        .with(gdl_to_download, download_path.to_s)

      expect(client)
        .to receive(:logout)

      run_with_args %W(gdl download -e dev Z-TEMP #{download_path}), client
    end
  end

  context "gdl version" do
    it "versions multiple guidelines" do
      expect(client)
        .to receive(:user=)
        .with('user')

      expect(client)
        .to receive(:password=)
        .with('pass')

      expect(client)
        .to receive(:guideline)

      expect(guideline_mock)
        .to receive(:version)
        .with(['Z-TEMP', 'Z-TEMP2'], anything)

      expect(client)
        .to receive(:logout)

      build_dir = data_dir('build')
      run_with_args %w(gdl version -e dev), client
    end

    context "with --target option" do
      it "versions specified guideline" do
        expect(client)
          .to receive(:user=)
          .with('user')

        expect(client)
          .to receive(:password=)
          .with('pass')

        expect(client)
          .to receive(:guideline)

        expect(guideline_mock)
          .to receive(:version)
          .with(['TestGdl'], anything)

        expect(client)
          .to receive(:logout)

        build_dir = data_dir('build')
        run_with_args %w(gdl version -e dev --target TestGdl), client
      end
    end
  end

  it "returns help info" do
    output = capture_output do
      run_with_args %w(help gdl)
    end

    expect( output ).to include "gdl help [COMMAND]"
    expect( output ).to include "gdl deploy <srcdir> <comments>"
    expect( output ).to include "gdl download <guideline> <to_path>"
    expect( output ).to include "gdl version <comments>"
    expect( output ).to include "e, [--environment=dev]"
  end
end

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It was late October and the weather had started its decline into autumn, with the temperatures dropping overnight especially. Even the warmth of the day at this stage cannot stop the river temperature dropping on average, but a low was on its way promising warm rain and overnight air temperatures to stay up!
"I must get out for this" I thought to myself. As the rain poured and mild westerly's blew, I was on my way to the bank. The river had coloured and warmed from the past days, where 'touch of frost' nights had taken their toll.
I hoped – as the rain blew at me stepping out of the car – that my timing was right. There is nothing worse than starting your session in the muddy slipperiness of rain at the river's edge, with everything getting wet from the start. Though the slipping about would soon be worth it!
Casting in anticipation gets us anglers, every time; it's the joy of fishing. My bait had not been in for long and the bite was unmistakable, as the rod – once laid low in the reeds – was dragged river bound, with no likelihood of stopping. The fight full of power and surge, the fish was strong and well-proportioned and at 8lb 14oz a specimen to wonder at.
Under my brolly, with warm rain blowing in, my smile was as broad as the river. And the rod was to be in action again, and again, with the rain easing off the big one pulled hard; at 11lb 2oz she would do any of us very nicely!
The evening blew in like the rain, and I think every fish in the river was hungry. The chub came and bream came and even an eel put in an appearance, all of these between 9 barbel of sizes between 5lb and the big one. On the way back to the car I tried a couple of spots and had 4 more barbel, what an evening!
This I will always consider to be lucky timing – when things were just right, but if we look out for them, these opportunities will come….
My PB and the one that "nearly" got away….a suspect catfish!


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We Got the Beats Record Store Wants Everyone to Feel at Home
Dyllan Furness April 15, 2015 7:45AM
There's a particular image we tend to conjure up when considering the typical indie record store. It's so exact, in fact, we don't feel the need to describe it in detail. But there's also the antithesis of this, an indie record store that strives to be anything but typical.
With a unique emphasis on dance music, an inclusive LGBT pride, and a "love what you love" philosophy, We Got the Beats brands itself as the opposite of a traditional indie record store.
Owner Tony Cicalese started selling dance records online in 1999. He opened We Got the Beats in 2010 and relocated to Federal Highway last year, quadrupling its space. The year, since the move, has brought better business, strong friendships with other local record stores, and a devoted clientele, enabling the store to expand to a parallel unit and broaden its inventory. The main room features dance, soul, pop, '70s singer-songwriters, and '80s stuff. Affectionately nicknamed "Side B," the other room represents mostly mainstream rock and contains one of South Florida's most comprehensive hip-hop selections.
"Don't ever apologize for what you buy. Love what you love. We love it too."
We Got the Beats stands proud as the only LGBT-owned and -operated record store in the area. Walk in and you'll first meet the disco and LGBT sections. But the staff and music selection is inclusive of all. You won't find any openly antigay musicians' records (sorry, Ted Nugent fans, and fuck off, Ted Nugent), but as long as the artist is socially accepting, We Got the Beats will return that respect.
This reciprocal respect and acceptance is the store's ethos. Cicalese says emphatically, "Don't ever apologize for what you buy," which is a habit he's noticed in a lot of clientele. "Love what you love. We love it too."
Cicalese recognizes that, as the literal new guy on the block, We Got the Beats is less known than the more established places in Fort Lauderdale like Radio-Active Records. But he's nonetheless determined to boost his brand. He hopes to open a second location some day. His near-future plans include more in-store performances and listening parties.
He'll begin to implement some of these plans on Record Store Day.
Despite its intentional irregularity, We Got the Beats will indeed celebrate the worldwide vinyl event with special releases, mystery giveaways, vegan cupcakes, free beverages, indoor and outdoor DJs, and something they're calling an "A-ha-off."
The orgasmic sounding "A-ha-off" — held in conjunction with the special limited release of a seven-inch picture disc of A-ha's "Take On Me" — will be the climax of the store's Record Store Day celebration. Three contestants will perform their version of the iconic '80s hit, "including," Cicalese stresses, "the high note!" because that's the best part. Whether the contestants actually hit the high note is irrelevant, as long they rile the audience into raucous applause. The winner — determined by said applause — will have their version recorded and pressed into a seven-inch record right there in the store. The winner gets to keep the original copy of his version, and another copy will be immortalized with a spot on the wall. Each of the three contestants will also take home A-ha's limited-release picture disc.
Visit We Got the Beats anytime before Saturday to audition for the A-ha-off. Your audition will be videotaped and posted online, where viewers can vote for their favorite rendition of "Take On Me." The three auditions with the most likes on Facebook will perform on Record Store Day.
The store will open with eight cashiers at 8 a.m., and it will stay open until everyone's had their vinyl fill. Arrive before 10 a.m. for an early-bird bracelet that lets you pick from almost all the store's used records, CDs, and DVDs that are priced at $1. The shop has ordered all the major Record Store Day special releases, but you can find a specific list with prices and quantities at the We Got the Beats Record Store Day 2015 event page on Facebook.
Record Store Day at We Got the Beats. 8 a.m. Saturday, April 18, at 5130 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. Entry is free. Call 954-671-9482, or visit wegotthebeats.biz.

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Posted on December 7, 2010 by Jill B.
The lines between work and play are often blurred for digital storage. For example, it's an all too common sight on your USB flash drives to have the latest rock song you downloaded listed in a file folder right alongside your business presentation. The Quirky Split Stick is a unique flash drive solution that proves opposites attract. It keeps professional and personal separate, while streamlining portability so that you'll never lose track of either one.
The Quirky Split Stick is a USB thumb drive that is double sided. The single 8GB memory stick has two retractable USB drives, with one metal USB 2.0 connector at each end. The sturdy aluminum drive is protected by a soft and colorful rubber casing that's currently made in black, pink or orange.
The USB stick has iconic designs that are custom printed on each end of the device to help you distinguish the function of each 4GB drive from the other. You'll get USB design choices such as: love and hate, plus and minus, dots and solid dots, home and work or look and lock.
For consumers who rely the most on speed and performance, you should be aware that flash drives are not Quirky's product specialty. They sell innovative novelty items for home, travel and the outdoors (a bobbling toothbrush, anyone?). Consequently, you're likely paying more for the idea and convenience of a USB Split Stick than for the quality.
While users applaud its design and multipurpose nature, others gripe that its speed or physical quality may have shortcomings (broken retractable sliders). According to a consumer that wrote one article, a Quirky representative said a batch of the initial drives were defective and were promptly replaced with slider buttons that function.
It sounds as if the consumer opinion of the drive may be just as polarizing as the intended data functions. However, for innovation and appearance, we're willing to give this dual flash drive the benefit of the doubt.
Love it or hate it? Have you bought or had a chance to use a Quirky Split Stick? Whether you own it or not, talk to us about the device's design versus performance.
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The Silver Tongue
Rhetorical criticism for the engaged citizen
Annotated Blogroll
The Wars in the Closet, or Ghosts of Wars Present and Yet to Come
tags: Afghanistan, context, intertextuality, Iraq, Libya
by Matt Zebrowski
Now that the U.S. is involved in a conflict in Libya, the other wars going on in the region are seemingly on the forefront of everyone's mind. As Hilary pointed out on Wednesday, comparisons to Iraq are coming from people of all political stripes, and President Obama missed a few chances to emphasize what's different about this go-round and put some fears to rest. But even if he had pleaded his case on bended knee, comparisons to Iraq and Afghanistan would be really hard not to make.
In part because the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan still seem to be on the mind of everyone who talks about this—including administration spokespeople—even when they don't directly mention our little collection of wars in the vicinity. Consider these two quotes taken from a recent New York Times article:
"From the start President Obama has stated that the role of the U.S. military would be limited in time and scope."—Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
"We didn't want to get sucked into an operation with uncertainty at the end"—an unnamed senior administration official
I don't know about you, but it seems to me that every single one of these people is thinking about the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, particularly about how they've, um, gone on a bit longer than expected. But notice how neither of them mentions Iraq or Afghanistan. Also, the context of these quotes is in a discussion about conflicting views among the international community about how the current military action in Libya should proceed—again, nothing to do with Iraq or Afghanistan. Still, it seems like comparisons to our other wars in the region are deliberately being made—in no small part because of what's going on in Iraq and Afghanistan. Clinton and the official are trying to assure us that the current administration is wary of repeating the last administration's mistakes, but it still seems to remind us that even the current administration sees itself as at risk of doing exactly that.
So why is it that Iraq and Afghanistan almost can't help but be the elephant in the room here? At least in part, it's because when people say things, they say things in particular contexts, and at particular times where a lot of other things have been said. Some of these other things that were said previously can't help but be called to mind if things about that context make them seem relevant. In this situation, we've got a lot of contextual similarities just begging to be noticed: the geographic region, the stated goal of fighting tyranny and saving the world for democracy, and outspoken opposition from parts of the global community. On top of that, similar words are being used. I mean, read that quote from the unnamed official again. It sounds so familiar because it could be straight out of 2002; he stops just short of saying, "We didn't want a quagmire on our hands."
Language like this is obviously risky business—as I said, even though it looks like they're being pretty careful to not mention Iraq and Afghanistan, they could be more careful about using language that calls to mind our ongoing conflicts there anyway. But, given the nature of the situation and the nature of language, that might be all but impossible.
If you want to know more:
What I mean by "the nature of language," as well as what I said in my next to last paragraph about contextual similarities, is that language is intertextual and contextually situated. At the risk of gross oversimplification, intertextuality means that texts (or samples of language) are necessarily interpreted through the influence of other bits of language, and that therefore their meaning is in part shaped and informed by prior discourse. You can read about intertextuality in the work of scholars like Julia Kristeva, Norman Fairclough, and Charles Briggs, to name but a few of the many scholars who have used this concept in fascinating ways.
Although in the article these quotes are divorced from their own context, it's possible that the speakers are deliberately not mentioning Iraq and Afghanistan in an attempt to avoid, as George Lakoff would say, using their opponents' frames. Doug has an in-depth discussion of what I'm talking about here. Obviously, if it's the case that they're trying to avoid making us think too much about Iraq and Afghanistan, their attempts have backfired a bit—probably due to the overwhelming similarities in contexts.
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The self confidence of a director can very well be judged from the subject of the film chosen by him/her. Manava Naik, director of the film 'Por Bazaar', who comes from the acting field, has scored in this regards by choosing a bold subject for her film. Although the topic of the film is different, the presentation is not very extraordinary.
Many children of different age groups, from various parts of our country are kidnapped and are made to do very hideous jobs. Some people take sexual enjoyment with them or some are made to beg. There are many rackets of this kind. How five college students bust a part of such racket, is the story of this film.
As Manva Naik has given chance to five newcomers to act in the film, the film has got a 'fresh look'. The new faces are, Anurag Varalikar, Satya Manjarekar (son of Mahesh Manjrekar), Sakhil Parchure (daughter of Atul Parchure), Dharmaraj Joshi (son of Manoj Joshi) and Swarangi Marathe. Though all of them are inexperienced; looking at their self confidence, it is felt that they will have very bright future in the film industry. Other actors in the film are Swanand Kirkire, Prajakta Dighe, Sai Tamhankar and Ankush Choudhari (in the negative role of 'Bura'). At the end of the film Farhan Akhtar praises the story of the film, speaking in Marathi. Film and stage critic and Researcher Kamalakar Nadkarni is also seen in few scenes.
Songs of the film are melodious. As the film has already got wide publicity, there is a lot of curiosity among the prospective audience about this film. Directing a film in the early years of acting career is not an easy job; but Manava Naik has done it and for this, she certainly deserves praise.
Click here to know more about "Por Bazaar"


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Q: Install Perl module I need to install the Perl module
Test2.
As far as I could find out, the easiest way for me is to install
App::cpanminus
and then do
cpanm Module::Test2

But when I try to do this, I keep getting the errors

Finding Module::Test2 on cpanmetadb failed.
  Finding Module::Test2 () on mirror http://www.cpan.org failed.
  Couldn't find module or a distribution Module::Test2

Am I missing something or do I need to adapt the name of the module somehow?

A: The name of the module is Test2, not Module::Test2. So, you can install it by simply
cpanm Test2

A: *

*There's no need to install App::cpanminus. (Anyway, how did you install it, and why don't you use the method for Test2?)

*Where did you get the idea that the package was called Module::Test2? It's just Test2
Forget about cpanm; just issue
cpan Test2

and it should all work for you

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The Korean company will appeal the ruling that said it copied Apple's phone and tablet designs.
Samsung will appeal the court ruling that said it copied Apple's smart phone and tablet designs, the BBC reports.
A San Jose court ruled on Friday that the Korean company was guilty of patent infringement, and ordered it to pay Apple more than $1bn in damages.
Samsung will be hoping to reverse the decision, or at least bring down its fine somewhat. It was seeking $421m in damages from Apple, accusing it of using US patent law to dominate the smart phone market, but didn't receive a bean.
Samsung said the decision "should not be seen as a win for Apple, but as a loss for the American consumer. It will lead to fewer choices, less innovation, and potentially higher prices."
Apple, meanwhile, said the case was about more than patents or money, but about values. It said the decision sent a "loud and clear message that stealing isn't right."
The verdict wasn't unanimous on all counts, but was all in Apple's favour. It found Samsung infringed Apple's patents in plenty of devices, including the Galaxy S2, Galaxy Tab, and Galaxy Ace. A preliminary hearing on injunctions will be heard on 20 September, which could see some Samsung devices banned from sale.
It could also have far-reaching implications for smart phone design in the future. Apple is thought to be taking aim at the entire Android operating system next, which Steve Jobs claimed was a "stolen product."
A juror in the case has spilled the beans on how the jury reached its decision. It sounded no mean feat, with hundreds of pages of evidence to sift through. But it took just two and a half days of deliberation, and it was obvious they all agreed Samsung was in the wrong after the first day.
Does Samsung's appeal stand a chance? Let me know what you reckon in the comments, or on Facebook.


Eclipse MoDisco (version 0.13.0) provides an extensible model driven reverse engineering framework to elaborate on solutions supporting different scenarios such as software modernization, quality assurance, retro-documentation, architecture improvement, etc. It offers base generic components (Model Browser, Discovery Manager, OMG metamodels, etc.) as well as the dedicated support (metamodels, model discoverers, transformations, etc.) for dealing with several different technologies such as Java, JEE, XML.
This release is part of Mars.


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Home » Parks & Rec » Community centres » ice arena » amenities
arena etiquette
ice arena drop-in
Ice Arena Amenities
Ice Arena features an exterior elevator that leads to underground parking. There is an exterior ramp to enter the building and an interior ramp to the viewing area. A temporary ramp can enable access to the ice surface. There are accessible washrooms in the lobby.
Shared with the West Vancouver Community Centre and Aquatic Centre, there is free underground parking (four-hour time limit), parking for people with disabilities, carpool parking and electric vehicle charging stations. Wtih a drop-off zone and parking for parents with strollers, it is easier than ever to make it to skating on time!
Washrooms & Changerooms
Located in the facility lobby, these multi-stall facilities are fully accessible and offer rubber matting to protect your skates from damage.
Change rooms
Fully accessible and equipped with showers, washroom facilities and rubber matting, the three change rooms were designed for groups of skaters and hockey teams.
Skate Rentals
Figure skates, hockey skates and helmets for all ages are available for rent for $3.
Sharpening services are offered by Ultimate Edge for $8.75 per pair. Drop off your skates for sharpening and you'll get them back three to four days later.
Drop-in Info
Check out the Arena drop-in page and plan your next skate!


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\section{Pair interaction ordering in fluids with random interactions}

\section{Global energy fluctuations}

\noindent The distributions of the potential energy per particle $u=U/N$
(with $U$ the total potential energy, and $N$ total number of particles) are
obtained for temperatures above and close to $T^\ast$. We rescale $u$ to to get a distribution
with zero mean and unit variance, i.e., we define a variable $x\equiv(u-\langle u\rangle)/\sigma_u$,
with $\langle u\rangle$ the ensemble average and $\sigma_u^2$ the variance and obtain
the probability density function $P(x)$ shown in fig.\ref{fig: sfig1}.

\begin{figure}[ht]
\centering
\includegraphics*[width=0.5\textwidth]{global_energy_fluctuation.pdf}
\begin{center}
\caption{PDF of $x$ for the 1C and APD systems at three different
temperatures indicated in the figure. The solid lines are the Gaussian PDF with zero-mean and
unit variance. For temperatures approaching $T^\ast$ the PDF deviates from a Gaussian PDF.}
\label{fig: sfig1}
\end{center}
\end{figure}

\end{document}

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Press briefing on Zimbabwe
Spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights: Liz Throssell
Subject: Zimbabwe
We are concerned at allegations in Zimbabwe, which suggest that the authorities may be using the COVID-19 pandemic as a pretext to clamp down on freedom of expression and freedom of peaceful assembly and association.
Among the latest incidents, investigative journalist Hopewell Chin'ono was arrested on 20 July and charged with inciting public violence, after he tweeted his support for nationwide protests against government corruption and worsening economic conditions. Jacob Ngarivhume, an opposition leader who has been calling for the protests on 31 July, was also detained and similarly charged.
Merely calling for a peaceful protest or participating in a peaceful protest are an exercise of recognized human rights.
We are concerned at reports of police using force to disperse and arrest nurses and health workers for infringing lockdown restrictions as they were trying to protest for better salaries and conditions of work.
This pattern of intimidation echoes the events in May when three members of the main opposition party were arbitrarily arrested and detained for taking part in a protest. The women – Joana Mamombe, Cecilia Chimbiri and Netsai Marova - alleged that state agents abducted them from the police station, tortured and sexually assaulted them. The women were then formally arrested in June, charged with participating in the protests and faking their abduction. They were recently released on bail.
It is clear that COVID-19 has added greatly to the challenges Zimbabwe faces amid a deteriorating economy and placed a further burden on an already struggling health sector.
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa - highlighting an increase of 600 COVID-19 cases in a week to a total of 1,713 - on Tuesday announced a series of measures that he said were necessary to curb the spread of the disease, including a dusk to dawn curfew and the curtailment and suspension of freedoms that, as he put it, Zimbabweans "have always enjoyed".
While recognizing the Government's efforts to contain the pandemic, it is important to remind the authorities that any lockdown measures and restrictions should be necessary, proportionate and time-limited, and enforced humanely without resorting to unnecessary or excessive force.
We encourage the Government to engage with civil society and other stakeholders to find sustainable solutions to grievances while ensuring that people's rights and freedoms are protected in accordance with Zimbabwe's human rights obligations. These include the responsibility of the State to guarantee economic, social and cultural rights.
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No Straight Lines: The Rise of Queer Comics Project Update!
Welcome to 2019! It's a brand-new year, and we're closer than ever to our goal of a film celebrating the Rise of Queer Comics!
Overwhelming gratitude to each of you!
End of Week #1 and 42% of goal raised!
We're off to a great start! Just a few days in and we're over a quarter of the way to our goal.


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