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Crypto Exchange Operator Diginex to List on Nasdaq in September
Crypto startup Diginex has launched a cryptocurrency exchange ahead of its Nasdaq listing which has already been approved by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The new exchange is based in Singapore where Diginex has applied for a license.
Diginex Set to List on Nasdaq
A cryptocurrency exchange operator, Diginex, is set to list on the Nasdaq exchange in September, Diginex CEO Richard Byworth confirmed to Reuters on Wednesday. The listing is expected to be made through a $300 million reverse merger with the acquisition of 8i Enterprises Acquisition Corp., a Nasdaq-listed company. Citing Byworth, the publication conveyed:
The deal has already received SEC approval … the effective listing date should be in mid- to late September.
Diginex said on Thursday that it has launched a cryptocurrency exchange in Singapore where it has applied for a license, even though much of its business is in Hong Kong. The new platform, Equos.io, offers cryptocurrency spot trading and complex derivatives products.
Singapore has recently tightened its oversight of the crypto industry. The country's new payments rules require cryptocurrency companies to be licensed. Reuters detailed that over 150 cryptocurrency companies that were previously operating in Singapore, including Diginex, have had to apply for licenses by July 28. The strict regulation aims to comply with the standards set by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). This week, Japanese crypto exchange Liquid delisted 29 cryptocurrencies in order to comply with Singapore's new crypto requirements, as news.Bitcoin.com recently reported.
Hong Kong has an opt-in licensing regime for cryptocurrency exchanges but does not allow the trading of derivatives products. Its top markets regulator said cryptocurrency futures contracts may be illegal, Byworth explained, adding that "Singapore was a bit more flexible in the way that they were thinking about things."
What do you think about Diginex's Nasdaq listing? Let us know in the comments section below.
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These images give a behind the scenes look of the week leading up to UFC 164 in Milwaukee. While Louis Gaudinot was making his final preparations for his bout, the team was invited to train at local MMA gym Roufussport. Tiger Schulmann along Louis's training partners, Jimmie Rivera and Nick Pace, and trainers Ron Schulmann and Ray Velez made numerous appearances at the gym throughout the week for training, sparring, and grappling Sessions. Roufussport is home of UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis and Bellator welterweight Champion Ben Askren.
What made this week even more special, was that many of the top UFC fighters also made stops at the gym to get their training in while waiting to corner their teammates on Fight Night. With Fights on horizon for Jimmie Rivera and Nick Pace, the two great some great sparring and grappling rounds in with some of the best in the world including Uriah Faber, TJ Dillashaw, and Sergio Pettis. The week would also include gym appearances by Joe Rogan and Ben Askren. Tiger Schulmann's would like to Duke Roufus for opening his doors to his gym and the hospitality while the team was there training. We hope to see more cross-training between the two gyms in near future.


At 6:30 p.m., the House of Commons will vote - yet again - on a resolution to allow US Iraq War resisters to stay legally in Canada.
This is the same motion that Parliament passed last June, which the Harper government has ignored. And while Harper can continue to ignore this motion, too, its passage in this Parliament will be a very important re-affirmation of the strong support for US war resisters throughout Canada.
If your MP is Liberal, Bloc or NDP, please call her or him today.
Remind your opposition MP that this issue is important to you, and important to Canada.
Remind your MP that we want Canada to be a nation of peacemakers, a "refuge from militarism" (thank you, Monsieur Trudeau).
Remind your MP to vote yes tonight.
Then, at 7:00 p.m., George Galloway will address a crowd in Toronto on "Resisting War from Gaza to Kandahar". Depending on what the federal court decides, Galloway will either be in Toronto physically, or broadcast live via Skype. Either way, the event is on! The federal court decision is expected by 2:00 p.m. today.
I'm told that tickets are still available for all four events: Toronto, Mississauga, Montreal and Ottawa. Toronto info below.
I'll be at the George Galloway event, so I won't be able to update wmtc with the result of the House of Commons vote until later tonight.
Nice story tonight on CTV Toronto about Kim Rivera. Was that you in the orange top? I've only seen you picture and I thought that might have been you hugging Kim when the vote was shown. Keep up the good work. Also wanted you to know I gave to your fundable campaign although my first name isnt Jake so I didn't know if you'd recognize my name.
That's great that they did a good story on Kim! They called for her during the Galloway talk.
Thank you for your donation. That's so cool.
Wait... I just realized something. I was wearing an orange top, and I was hugging someone after the vote, but Kim was watching elsewhere. I wasn't hugging Kim until much later, and there were no cameras around. So it either wasn't Kim, wasn't me, or was old footage!
Well maybe it wasnt Kim you were hugging. The orange top lady was on stage or up front with the video of the vote in the background. When the vote as announced the orange top lady hugged a short lady on stage.
Maybe Jenna, a resister's wife? Not sure who else was up there -- and short.
Could not have been on stage, but we were up between the stage and the pews, off to the side.


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Newcomer Zachary Spicer Shines as a Doubting Priest in 'The Good Catholic'
A young priest is torn between his dedication to God and his sudden physical and emotional attraction to an unconventional woman.
A still from The Good Catholic with Zachary Spicer as the young priest, Daniel. YouTube
While Hollywood turns out escapist junk and bloated-budget cartoons, serious filmgoers in search of originality are turning to modest independent films with big ideas more than ever before. Fresh from the festival circuit where it has been ratcheting up attention and awards, The Good Catholic is a sober, thoughtful and well-made little gem about a young priest torn between his dedication to God and his sudden physical and emotional attraction to an unconventional woman who forces him to question his faith and his purpose. It's a small film in every way, but I found it riveting.
Filmed in the unlikely setting of Bloomington, Indiana, The Good Catholic is based on writer-director Paul Shoulberg's personal experience. His father was a priest who met, fell in love with, and married his mother when she was a nun. Nothing that melodramatic happens on the screen, but the film does center on a similar spiritual crisis when the good Catholic priest in the title begins to question the religious dogma that encourages devotion to the scriptures but not the flesh, and ask why a priest can't do both. Father Daniel (played by a charismatic, engaging and totally natural newcomer, Zachary Spicer) is a handsome, practical and devout priest who joined the church as a tribute to his late father without fully acknowledging his own personal vulnerability to worldly problems and desires. He lives in the parish rectory, positioned between opposing proponents of faith represented by two other men of the cloth—another unconventional priest, Father Ollie (John C. McGinley), and the older, wiser Father Victor (Danny Glover), who acts as an advice counselor to them both. On one side, Father Ollie is a basketball addict who leads the choir in a rock and roll version of "Amazing Grace," craves cigarettes and refined sugar, cusses like a stevedore, and wears tennis sneakers under his robes during the Doxology. On the other side, Father Victor, an old friend of his father's who has vowed to guide and protect Daniel in the discipline of the priesthood, addresses every parishioner's problem with a convenient passage from the Old Testament and ten Hail Marys.
THE GOOD CATHOLIC ★★★
Directed by: Paul Shoulberg
Written by: Paul Shoulberg
Starring: Zachary Spicer, Wrenn Schmidt and Danny Glover
For Father Daniel, it's not so simple. He jogs. He works out. He attends funerals, christens babies and listens to confessions. But his already soft attitude toward traditions and tolerance for modern trends really begin to melt when a woman named Jane begins to unload her problems during his late Friday night shifts listening to the confessions of parishioners who can't get to church during regular daytime hours. Jane (Wrenn Schmidt) is a musician with her own ideas about religion, responsibility, and common sense. Already confused about his own faith and purpose, questioning the sincerity of his vows and deeply disturbed that no matter how much he tries he cannot see any tangible proof that there is a God, Daniel reluctantly surrenders when Jane challenges him to trade places with her in the confessional so he can unburden his own problems for a change. You can see where this is heading. They laugh it off as a "star-crossed, platonic, G-rated tragicomedy" kind of friendship, but as their mutual attraction grows, director Shoulberg eschews all attempts at sensationalism in favor of a more balanced investigation of the age-old question: Is a priest a deity set apart from his flock, or just an ordinary man like other men? It's a wrenching question most Catholics are reluctant to ask, much less answer. The Good Catholic tackles it head on, presenting the priesthood as a complex way of life in a state of constant evolution for which there are no facile solutions. Much of what keeps the material sensitive and secular, yet above and beyond the interest of a restricted faith-based Christian audience, is the fragile yet universal appeal of Zachary Spicer, an actor whose limited work on television up to now has only hinted at a broader range deserving of bigger and better exposure in feature films. He's one to keep an eye on.
The Good Catholic resists all temptation to introduce sex into the equation, but despite the diverse opinions of the other priests who try to shepherd him in the right direction, it is clear in the end that when Daniel removes his collar and knocks on Jane's door, he's on the verge of a profound change himself.
Filed Under: Entertainment, Movies, Zachary Spicer, Paul Shoulberg, Bloomington, Wrenn Schmidt, priests, Danny Glover, catholicism, Rex Reed, Movie Reviews

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Dr Jenny Kuoch was Dux of her high school in year 12 and graduated from LaTrobe University with a Bachelor of Health Sciences in Dentistry and Masters of Dentistry. Prior to joining the team at My Dental Group, Dr Jenny lived and worked in rural/regional Victoria, providing dental care at a private family dental practice. Having grown up in Melbourne, she is looking forward to returning back to the city life and serving the local community.
Dr Jenny enjoys providing all aspects of dentistry and strives to make every patient feel comfortable and at ease from their first visit to each visit thereafter. She works to establish good oral hygiene skills with her all patients, helping them keep their teeth and smile for life. Dr Jenny is an active member of the Australian Dental Association and regularly attends continuing professional development courses to expand her knowledge.
Outside of dentistry, Dr Jenny loves travelling, eating and spending time with her fur baby, Hachi!


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Oka series Online Streaming Guide
Alanis Obomsawin's series on the 1990 Oka crisis
Kanehsatake: 270 Years of Resistance
In July 1990, a dispute over a proposed golf course to be built on Kanien'kéhaka (Mohawk) lands in Oka, Quebec, sets the stage for a historic confrontation that would grab international headlines and sear itself into the Canadian consciousness.
My Name Is Kahentiiosta
This documentary short by Alanis Obomsawin tells the story of Kahentiiosta, a young Kahnawake Mohawk woman arrested after the Oka Crisis' 78-day armed standoff in 1990. She was detained 4 days longer than the other women. Her crime? The prosecutor representing the Quebec government did not accept her indigenous name.
Spudwrench
This documentary by acclaimed filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin introduces us to Randy Horne, a high steel worker from the Mohawk community of Kahnawake, near Montreal. As a defender of his people's culture and traditions, he was known as "Spudwrench" during the 1990 Oka crisis. Offering a unique look behind the barricades at one man's impassioned defence of sacred territory, the film is both a portrait of Horne and the generations of daring Mohawk construction workers that have preceded him.
Rocks at Whiskey Trench
The fourth film in Alanis Obomsawin's landmark series on the Oka crisis uses a single, shameful incident as a lens through which to examine the region's long history of prejudice and injustice against the Mohawk population.
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Car racing is undoubtedly one of the most exciting sports of our era. Many people are, however, not aware that there are many different kinds of car races, each with an appeal of its own.
Formula racing is one of the most beloved types of car races. The car is a single-seater with the wheels located on the outside. Races take place at specially built race tracks.
Sports cars are 2-seater vehicles that come in two types: the custom-built, prototype cars developed to compete on closed tracks, and the GT or Grant Turismo – vehicles that are derived from production cars.
Stock car racing makes use of production vehicles that have been customized for racing purposes. Popular particularly in the US, it usually takes place on oval tracks.
Rallies. Rallying uses production-based vehicles and races take place on closed public roads or off-road terrain. Road conditions often include asphalt, gravel, ice or snow. Races normally depart in regular intervals from the starting point.
Off-road racing is, as the name suggests, conducted under off-road conditions such as mud, sand, river beds, snow, ice or other rough terrain. Vehicles can vary from production cars to motorbikes and trucks.
Poker run. There are a number of different versions, but let's summarize the basics: In a conventional poker game every player is dealt 5 cards. The ones with the best hand is the winner. Combine this with a nice motorcycle (or any other type of vehicle) ride and you have a poker run.
The race starts upon check in, when you receive a route map and a score sheet. Typically there will be five check points, each of which will give you a card when you check in. After your score sheet has been updated, you will proceed to the next checkpoint.
Similar to a game of poker, the player with the best hand at the end will be declared the winner.
It helps if you at least become familiar with basic poker principles such how blinds and betting work before the game.


This beautiful community is set on sloped to rolling acres of west Walker County. Previously a timber farm, the tracts offer lots of natural privacy and shade cover.
Excellent location, ample large acreage tracts to choose from, community water and electric available and best of all, you get to choose how you want to use your land; whether it be for your retreat to escape the city, your recreational adventure land, or your beautiful country estate.
At Iron Star, there are tracts ranging from 11 to 16 acres. These tracts have been enhanced so that each property has its own driveway, front gate, entry fence and the frontage cleaned up so you can envision where your home-site will be. Existing trails and roads have been cleared so you can come and explore what the land has to offer.
West Of I-45, North Of Hwy 30.
When calling broker, please say, "I found your listing 12.839 Ac Tract 8 Iron Star on FARMFLIP."


Here in Queensland, you can learn to drive once you've turned 16. Happy Birthday, and let's get started!
What is the Learner Licence?
If you're 16 or older, you can apply for a Learner Licence to drive a car. Once you have it, you can learn to drive a car only under supervision. Your supervisor must have a current, valid open licence which they've held for at least one year. A supervisor can be a parent, a friend of the family, or even a driving school, like Cairns Car School. You must acquire 100 hours of driving within 12 months. These hours must be recorded in your Learner Logbook, and must include 10 hours of night driving in order to progress to your Provisional 1 licence. If you choose to learn from a Queensland-accredited driving school, 10 hours will equal 30 hours on your logbook. Cairns Car School also offers night lessons, so you can easily acquire those night driving hours!
Many learners, and their parents, prefer to use a driving school for their solid coverage of the foundation habits for driving. Here at Cairns Car School, we focus on providing great foundational training in a light, fun environment. We want you to be as comfortable as possible so all that great knowledge will sink in and stay with you for life!
How do I get my Learner License?
If needed, a medical certificate from your doctor stating that that you are medically fit to drive.
The first thing you need to study is Your Keys to Driving in Queensland, which will give you all the information you need to pass the written test. It will show you basics like how to properly display you L (learners) plates, basic road rules, what to do after a collision, what to do if you are tired, as well as what happens if you commit a driving offence.
Avoid cramming for your test by reviewing the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads materials well in advance. Be sure to complete the practice tests, as each test will be different, so you want to get used to seeing the different questions. We recommend starting to study for your written test at least a month in advance, so you can familiarise yourself with the material and gain confidence over time. Flashcards may be helpful, or even just observing as your parents drive and asking them questions will help as well!
Once you feel confident that you know the road rules backwards and forwards, you can schedule your test.
Don't wait until the last minute to gather your 3 forms of identification, your application form (F3000), your medical certificate from your doctor (if needed), your written test fee and your licence fee. Make sure you have everything together the night before your test.
If you don't pass the first time, you can take it again tomorrow. Good luck!
You've Passed! What Happens Now?
Now you can hit the road with one of the driving instructors at Cairns Car School, and begin acquiring your 100 hours!


The warm weather can make us impulsive. But before you pack the car and head for wine country, remember these tips to make your trip more pleasant.
1. Bring a designated driver - It isn't worth it not to.
2. Be picky - Don't try everything in the tasting room; your palate will be confused and you will wind up not liking anything. Besides, this is a great opportunity to try products you can't get on the shelves at your local store or something a little different from your usual.
3. Eat - Make one of the local restaurants part of the day. There are lots to choose from and the wineries will suggest their favorites.
4. Call ahead - Wineries are seasonal businesses. Call to confirm their hours of operation - even if they have a website.
5. Large groups - Most wineries are small operations. If you have a group of 8 or more, let the winery know you will be stopping in, the service will be much better because they will be prepared.
7. Ask questions - This is your chance to learn first hand about winemaking and specific wines. The winery personnel should know the answers - most of them are the winemakers themselves!
8. Ask for a tour - If the winery doesn't offer a tour outright, ask if you can walk through the vineyards or if there is someone to show you around, they might just say yes.
9. Make a plan - If you aren't following one of the Trails, make a plan and add in some of the area's other attractions. You don't want to miss any of the scenery or waste your day figuring out where to do or what to do. You want to relax and enjoy Wine Country.
10. Have fun - Leave your troubles at home and remember to bring back a case or two of memories.


There are two-and-a-half weeks left in our IndieGoGo campaign (which you can donate to here). We want to thank everyone that has helped us make so much progress, and so we're releasing the second sketch video we shot in May.
After finally deciding on a premise for their promotional videos, the band decides to hire some actors to play the parts of the band members. When Paul decides he wants to start an acting career by playing the part of Jay, tensions flair!
Once again, we couldn't have done this without the help of Joe Swallow, Sandy James, Matt Palermo, Eddie Majnemer, and Aven Hoffarth. Enjoy!


"Music was her world"…Peggy McGee Hovis, 84 went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 1, 2019. She was a native of Gaston County and was born April 24, 1934 to the late Fred and Dovie (Kirksey) McGee.
Peggy was involved with music since the third grade and became known throughout her life as an accomplished piano and voice instructor. She touched thousands of lives throughout her music career. Her music career took her to many churches in Gaston County including, Long Creek Memorial Baptist Church, New Hope Baptist Church, Ranlo Baptist and Dallas Baptist to name a few. She also was involved in many children's choirs and volunteered her piano skills at Gaston Memorial Hospital. Peggy was also a beautiful lady who "dressed to the 9's". She loved to garden and had a beautiful yard. Most of all she was a devoted, loving wife and mother and loved spending time with her family. Peggy will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Those left to cherish her memory are her son, James Hovis and wife, Margaret of Gastonia, NC; grandchildren, Joseph and Olivia Hovis; brothers, Mike McGee and wife, Vonn of Shelby, NC and Fred McGee Jr. of Dallas, NC.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, James Hovis Sr. and son, Tim Hovis.
A celebration of her life will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Dallas Baptist Church. Reverend Scott Henson and Reverend Bill Abrams will offer words of comfort to the family. Interment will follow at Gaston Memorial Park in Gastonia.
The family will receive friends from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM, on Friday, February 8 at Dallas Funeral Home (Carothers) in Dallas.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Gaston Music Education Foundation, Gaston Hospice or Dallas Baptist Church.
The staff at the Dallas Funeral Home is honored to serve the Hovis family during this difficult time.
Peggy was my first piano teacher, the organist at my church, and a wonderful friend. She played for my wedding and later for my daddy's funeral. I moved away from Dallas, but whenever I was home and saw her it was like I had never been away. She had a beautiful smile and sweet spirit. She leaves a legacy of kindness and beautiful memories of her and her music. My prayers are for the family.


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Los Angeles Food Stylist Adam C. Pearson Pulled from Weekend Delta Flight for 'Atom Bomb' Knuckle Tattoo
Can I see a raise of hands for anyone that thinks flying is even worth it any more? I can't wait to see what happens when I fly out this Thursday for Thanksgiving on the East Coast.
I'm pondering something.
One of my favorite shirts depicts a bullseye on the back and "America Capitalist" on the front, signifying the 'target' that American capitalists are. It was sent to me by Fox News' Jonathan Hoenig (thanks a bunch, Jonathan and keep up the great work spreading the message of liberty!).
Seriously, though, I wonder what would happen if I wore that shirt at the San Diego airport (the same airport that Oceanside's John Tyner exposed the TSA two days ago) this week as I head out? I mean, I am tempted to do it and capture it all on tape, if anything were to happen (Mrs. LCR notwhithstanding).
On this note, noted eccentric L.A. "food stylist" Adam Pearson was pulled off a flight on Saturday due to complaint regarding his "atom bomb" tattoos etched across both of his hands (picture, left). How ludicrous is this?:
(LAT) Los Angeles food stylist Adam C. Pearson was settling into his seat aboard a Delta flight Saturday morning when the flight attendant tapped him on the shoulder and asked him to come to the front of the plane. His first thought? "I'm getting an upgrade!"
Pearson was temporarily asked to step off the plane and learned that another passenger had reported him for suspicious behavior, and noted that he had the words "Atom Bomb" tattooed across his fingers. Questioned by the captain and the flight attendant, Pearson explained that the tattoos referred to a childhood nickname. After answering a few more questions, Pearson -- who is a frequent Delta passenger and has flown over 142,000 miles with the airline this year alone -- was allowed to return to his seat.
"I was just shocked," Pearson said. "All eyes were on me, I felt everyone staring at me and I was like, 'I didn't do anything.' "
Labels: John Tyner TSA, Johnny Edge TSA, Privacy TSA, San Diego Airport TSA Harasses Man, TSA
When tattoos are outlawed, only outlaws will have tattoos!
Barrell Rider November 15, 2010 at 7:29 PM
The Bullseye Shirt would be a great idea. But just don't don those I heart TSA panties in the earlier post, I don't wan't to see that thing going viral all over the web!
Left Coast Rebel November 15, 2010 at 7:36 PM
Proof - Once again, great insight!
Barrell - No worries my friend, not going to happen ;)


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Q: Adding dynamic tooltips to a streamgraph d3.js Im working on a streamgraph at the moment, I want to add tooltips to each layer similar to this http://archive.stamen.com/mtvmovies-streamgraph/chart.html

The tooltips I have now dont really work at all. All I get is 'NaN' displayed in the tooltip box.
Any suggestions?? My code is below.
Thanks in advance.
   var customPalette = [
       "#ff7f0e",  "#2ca02c", "#00FFFF", "#d62728", "#9467bd",
      "#8c564b", "#e377c2", "#7f7f7f", "#bcbd22", "#17becf"
    ];

    var format = d3.time.format("%y");

    //creating margins around the graph
    var margin = {top: 20, right: 30, bottom: 30, left: 200},
        width = 1200 - margin.left - margin.right,
        height = 500 - margin.top - margin.bottom;

    //OUTPUT RANGE
    var x = d3.time.scale()
        .range([0, width]);

    //OUTPUT RANGE
    var y = d3.scale.linear()
        .range([height, 0]);

    //assining custom colors to layers
    var colours = d3.scale.ordinal().range(customPalette);

    var xAxis = d3.svg.axis()
        .scale(x)
        .orient("top")
        .ticks(d3.time.years);

    var yAxis = d3.svg.axis()
        .scale(y)
        .orient("left");

    //ctreate stack layout
    var stack = d3.layout.stack()
        .offset("wiggle")
        .order("reverse")
        .values(function(d) { return d.values; })
        .x(function(d) { return d.date; })
        .y(function(d) { return d.amount; });

    //creates array of datya elements for stacked bar graph
    var nest = d3.nest()
        .key(function(d) { return d.age; });

    //create area
    var area = d3.svg.area()
        //adds curviture
        .interpolate("monotone")
        .x(function(d) { return x(d.date); })
        .y0(function(d) { return y(d.y0); })
        .y1(function(d) { return y(d.y0 + d.y); });

    var svg = d3.select("body").append("svg")
        //defines length of x-axis
        .attr("width", width + margin.left + margin.right)
        //defines height of y-axis
        .attr("height", height + margin.top + margin.bottom)
      .append("g")
        .attr("transform", "translate(" + margin.left + "," + margin.top + ")");

    d3.csv("data6.csv", function(data) {
      data.forEach(function(d) {
        // Convert strings to numbers
        d.date = format.parse(d.date);
        d.amount = +d.amount;
      });

      //returns an array of objects with a key feild (0-20yrs....)
      //and a value array which contains associated records
      var layers = stack(nest.entries(data));

      //.extent() returns min and max values of argument
      x.domain(d3.extent(data, function(d) { return d.date; }));
      //
      y.domain([0, d3.max(data, function(d) { return d.y0 + d.y; })]);

      svg.selectAll(".layer")
          .data(layers)
        .enter().append("path")
          .attr("class", "layer")
          .attr("d", function(d) { return area(d.values); })
          .style("fill", function(d, i) { return colours(i); });

      //CURRENT TOOLTIP CODE
      var toolTip = svg.selectAll("path")
                       .append("svg:title")
                   .text(function(d) { return (d.date) + (d.amount) });;

    svg.append("g")
          .attr("class", "x axis")
          .attr("transform", "translate(0," + 0 + ")")
          .call(xAxis);

    svg.append("g")
          .attr("class", "y axis")
          .call(yAxis);

    });

A: Are you hoping to concatenate the values of d.date and d.close, or are you interested in adding the values and returning the result?
If the latter:
I would bet that the types of d.date and d.close are not what you expect. I'd recommend, if you haven't already, putting some debug code in to check the types of those variables. Example:
//CURRENT TOOLTIP CODE
var toolTip = svg.selectAll("path")
   .append("svg:title")
   .text(function(d) {
     console.log('d.date type:' + typeof d.date + 'd.close type:' + typeof d.close);
     return (d.date) + (d.close);
   }
);

Also, you have an extra semicolon at the end of that statement in your code snippet.
If the former:
One or both are of type number and Javascript will try to add them when you use the + operator instead of concatenating them. To return the strings:
.text(function(d) {
  return d.date.toString() + ' ' + d.close.toString();
});

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Engineering of carbonous materials with excellent electrochemical performances for both sodium and potassium ion batteries is still challenging. In this work, N-doped interconnected carbon spheres with ultrathin nanosheets and expanded interplanar spacing (UNCns) were fabricated by a simple and scalable template-assisted spray pyrolysis method. The hybrid ion storage mechanism endows the UNCns with excellent rate performance and ultra-long cycling lifespan. Moreover, it has been found that the difference between sodium and potassium storage mechanisms in the UNCns strongly influences their performance, which is inspiring to further improve the electrochemical performance of electrode materials by coordinating adsorption (capacitive-controlled) energy storage and redox (diffusion-controlled) energy storage through controlling structural construction.


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A Farmer's Life in Drought (1968)
It hasn't rained for 18 months and 5,000 sheep have already perished. Farmer Max Russell is desperate to save his remaining flock. He hands them over to a drover.
2min 2sec
A Farmer's Life in Drought is an excerpt from the film Drought (4 mins), a segment of the series Australian Diary, produced in 1968.
Drought: A look at how grazier Max Russell is affected by drought and copes by sending his sheep out with drovers.
Australian Diary: Filmed between 1947 and 1970, the Australian Diary series records how Australians have lived, worked and played over the years. Each of these short black-and-white films provides a snapshot of Australian life at the time, from rural areas and small towns to capital cities. Informative, entertaining and often amusing, the subjects range from serious to quirky and cover everything from innovations in agriculture, industry and science to sport, art, education, fashion, flora and fauna. There are a total of 136 diaries with 440 individual stories, providing a picture of a proud, diverse, idiosyncratic and constantly changing nation.
Australian Diary is a National Film Board Production. Produced by the Department of Information.
Drought; Sustainability; El Niño Effect; Conservation; Planning
Australia is a drought-prone country.
Records of rainfall have been kept in Australia since 1860, and there have been nine severe droughts in this period, meaning that for three months or more the rainfall in an area is in the lowest five per cent recorded in that area ever.
There have also been many less-severe droughts and many droughts in localised areas.
The major cause of severe drought in Australia is the El Niño effect, in which unusually warm currents off Peru lead to an equalisation of eastern and western Pacific waters, resulting in weak trade winds north of Australia, with the result that less moisture reaches Australia as rainfall.
Therefore while we cannot accurately predict drought, we know that droughts will periodically occur in Australia and their consequences need to be managed by primary producers and by governments.
What is the image of drought presented in this video clip?
Why would this image be stressed, rather than, say, images of drought affecting people in cities?
What is the attitude of the video clip towards what is happening?
How does the video clip create this attitude?
What would be the flow-on consequences of the drought affecting sheep farmers? Consider possible environmental, economic and social impact and prepare a mind map to show this.
We know droughts will occur. Should we feel sorry for and help farmers affected by it, or should we expect them to have set up effective management strategies beforehand? Discuss your ideas.
Interview a primary producer or local government official to discover their views on water management.
One of the most important needs in Australia is for better water conservation. Brainstorm and then research possible strategies for improving water conservation in agriculture, industry and domestic life.
Some scientists argue that Australia needs to abandon its reliance on European-style agriculture involving crops that use large quantities of water and animals whose hooves damage the soil, and encourage the farming of native plants and animals (such as kangaroos). Prepare a mental map that would show the consequences (both positive and negative) of such a change. Would it be practicable?
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"An Uber driver has to work 35 hours a week just to break even... Then to make any money you just keep racking up the hours"
Chesterfield Royal Hospital is going ahead with plans to introduce a wholly owned subsidiary company - Derbyshire Support and Facilitates Services.
Scrap Universal Credit now: Merthyr has received a bad press as the "benefit capital of Britain". The Mirror newspaper pointed out the average male life expectancy on one of the estates is lower than Haiti's. But it's a friendly town.
There was another lively picket outside the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy in London on 13 February. The staff, PCS members, are outsourced on contracts that pay poverty wages. They want to be brought back in-house and paid a living wage.
The government continues to claim that Britain's economy is doing great and that everyone's wages are sky high.
General election now to reverse welfare attacks: Universal Credit claimants are being pushed into serious mental health problems, with some even considering suicide, according to public health researchers in the North East.


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No one knows right now what the future holds for the embattled Christians of the Nineveh Plains.
ANKAWA, Iraq/Kurdistan – In the famous Bible story, the ancient city of Nineveh responded to Jonah's preaching and repented. Today, however, Christians on the Nineveh Plains, a fabled swath of land that overlaps the dividing line between northern Iraq and Kurdistan, have found it's not quite so easy to change peoples' hearts and minds.
Ironically, in 2008 the Nineveh Plains actually was floated as a possible safe haven for Christians from other areas of the country being driven from their homes by what would eventually come to be recognized as the Islamic State's genocidal campaign.
In 2014, that genocide reached the plains. A cluster of villages that had been traditionally Christian for two millennia was wiped out, while tens of thousands of residents fled for their lives. Many headed for the Christian enclave of Ankawa in nearby Erbil, which is today claimed as the capital of an independent Kurdistan.
While in theory those fleeing Christians could have sought refuge in a UN-sponsored camp, very few ever did, fearing that the jihadist hatred that put them at risk at home wouldn't have much difficulty penetrating the porous confines of a Muslim-dominated refugee camp either. Thus, they turned to the churches, turning courtyards, parks and streets in Ankawa into vast informal settlements.
Some of those Christians decided to leave the region altogether, most seeking new lives abroad in Australia, North America or Europe, but the majority stuck it out – in part out of a rugged determination that Christianity wouldn't be wiped out of its historic homeland, in part with hope that the Iraqi government with U.S. support would eventually get the situation under control, and, in part too, for a simple lack of better choices.
By mid-2017, great optimism was in the air and talk of quickly rebuilding those Christian villages and resettling their residents created an air of optimism. Then came the Kurdish independence referendum, which badly frayed relations between Baghdad and Erbil and created fear of a wider regional conflict, and the long-anticipated return from exile slowed down.
Today things are once again moving forward, and Christians of this historic cradle of the faith are beginning to make their way back. That fact is all the more remarkable given that support for the rebuilding effort from public sources such as the UN has been all but non-existent. It's been made possible almost entirely by private donors, many of them Catholic, such as the papal foundation Aid to the Church in Need supporting persecuted Christians around the world and the Knights of Columbus.
From 2014 to 2017, Aid to the Church in Need alone has delivered $4 million in help for the Nineveh Plains, including 20 emergency aid projects and 19 reconstruction efforts. Among other tangible signs of that help, convents in the Christian villages of Bashiqa, Teleskuf and Qaraqosh have been rebuilt.
Yet after all that's happened, nobody is treating the goal of a stable, secure future for Christianity on the Nineveh Plains as an inevitability, or even an especially good bet right now. Experts on the ground warn that a great deal is at stake in the choices being made right now.
Stephen Rasche, a counselor to the Archdiocese of Erbil who serves as coordinator of the reconstruction effort, acknowledged that if the situation deteriorates, the reconstruction effort will become moot because Christians won't want to return.
Rasche knows well that conflict over the future of Kurdish-controlled territories could still erupt anytime, and, although ISIS may be reeling militarily at the moment, they've proven surprisingly good at retreating and reloading, and no one believes the threat has been completely snuffed out.
What happens over the next few months are critical, he said, perhaps especially how a U.S. administration, which has voiced its concern for persecuted Christians repeatedly, chooses to deploy its resources and political influence.
A surprising share of the Christians of the Nineveh Plains have stuck it out this far, Rasche said, and there remains real hope of getting them home. Yet, he warned, nobody should expect their patience to be infinite.
"If there's another major conflict, that's the end for the Christians there. They won't wait around to see this movie one more time," Rasche said.
Crux is visiting the Nineveh Plains this week, taking the temperature of its embattled Christian community and the residual hope that still percolates here that the future will somehow be different than the proximate past – a hope that may seem either inspiring or naïve, depending on how one sees it, but which, nevertheless, against all odds, somehow endures.
Watch the Crux site for full coverage throughout the trip by John Allen and Inés San Martín.


"The object of yoga is to add vitality to your life, not to consume it."
Kaisa Kärkkäinen radiates warmth in front of her yoga retreat students in Scopello, Sicily. The blue sea glistens in front of the yogis and the hot breeze caresses the skin. The atmosphere is both liberating and empowering – for those used to living an exhausting life jam-packed with stress and obligations the experience can be revolutionary.
Kaisa has been in the wellness business for ten years now. Based on her experiences, she has created an own style of yoga called Heartful Yoga. She trains Heartful Yoga teachers, organizes retreats and runs workshops and yoga classes.
Heartful Yoga combines elements of yoga, mindfulness and coaching. At its heart are the values of individuality and kindness.
Each body and experience of life is different and hence there is no exercise that suits everyone. In Heartful Yoga everyone is empowered to use yoga to suit their own needs. In this way the wisdom gained through yoga is transferred into everyday life, relationships, family and working life. The person starts to bloom.
Why is yoga of this kind direly needed in today's world?
Heartful Yoga suits our age because it teaches people to act based on their own heart – which is always serene and peaceful – instead of being tossed around by the hectic world outside of it.
Practicing yoga too vigorously may, like any other excess, encumber your body and mind instead of recharging and renewing it. The practice of yoga should adjust to changes in one's situation. Even a daily 12-minute moment for yourself can make large changes possible on both mental and physical levels.
What else do you do besides yoga?
Besides teaching yoga I help organize the wellbeing event Magnesia Festival and do business coaching. My spare time is spent with loved ones. I grew up with ten siblings, and nowadays a big part of my life is my partner, a psychiatrist who sails and has three sons.
I like changes of pace in my life. For example last summer I spent two months away from Finland, getting trained and running yoga retreats in Sicily. Taking time off the digital world and social media allowed me to create ideas for the coming fall. I spent the fall writing a book about yoga.
My everyday life includes of course my own yoga exercise, which varies creatively from life situation to another. When things get hectic I can do my meditation while riding the bus for example.
How has Holvi helped you in running your business?
My events and offerings vary. Holvi allows me to conveniently create a payment link for each event. Holvi makes budgeting easier by making it effortless to monitor my expenses. I can see how much I spend on e.g. rents and training myself.
My accountant uses my Holvi account too and makes my VAT reports based on it. I also give Holvi props for its great usability and magnificent customer service, which helps me comprehensively when needed.
In my work I want to give people all I've got, so it's fantastic that with Holvi I don't have to waste my valuable time with the ins and outs of accounting.
Try doing this for one week after waking up or after returning home from work: spend a couple of minutes in a restorative yoga pose, and afterwards spend a moment observing your breathing.
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Mediation is a voluntary settlement process.
A mediator is an impartial person who helps people in conflict make practical, informed decisions to resolve the issues before them. Unlike a traditional Seattle divorce, which relies on Seattle area divorce attorneys to hash out the settlement, mediation takes place between the two individuals and the mediator.
The mediator helps people examine their situation in terms of their needs and interests. Relevant information is gathered, which may include budgets, business records, tax returns, property valuations, etc. Settlement options are developed and discussed to be sure they meet everyone's goals fairly.
Mediation normally incurs less cost and time than traditional Seattle area divorce proceedings. Because you're dividing the cost of the mediator and not spending your money on two different Seattle divorce attorneys, your overall cost is much lower. If you're using a mediator, your time is spent going through the details together rather than passing information back and forth between two divorce lawyers.
The mediation process is less stressful for you and for your children. It can also help divorcing couples develop skills to resolve future disputes regarding parenting issues.
Mediation is an ideal solution for Workplace or EEO disputes. Solving the dispute between employees or employer and employee is an easy alternative to going to court, paying attorneys, and keeping the dispute private. Similar reasons apply to using mediation instead of paying a Seattle area divorce attorney. The costs will be significantly less and the process can be quick and satisfactory.
Mediating care for an older relative can resolve issues that family members may not agree upon. It also gives the elder a way to contribute to his or her life decisions in agreement with the family.
When you use mediation for your divorce, separation, work disputes, or for any number of conflicts, you have the ability to solve problems without incurring large costs and lengthy proceedings. Decisions are made by the clients. You can control the decisions that affect your family, your finances, your business, and your life through mediation.
Many successful Seattle area divorces and disputes have proceeded smoothly, quickly, and cheaply. Solving uncomfortable and tense situations through mediation creates a sense of accomplishment because you are actively involved in your situation without the feelings of helplessness or uncertainty.
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Here's how the city street department is preparing for the weekend snowfall.
MUNCIE, Ind. — Whether it's five or 15 inches of snow this weekend, the city street department is preparing for it by expecting the worst-case scenario.
City street superintendent Duke Campbell met with Muncie Sanitary District officials Wednesday morning to develop a plan for handling the weekend weather. Campbell said the city and MSD hold an agreement to work together when snowfall could reach six inches or more.
Both groups will combine for a total of about 30 trucks out on the road this weekend, many of them with plows and salt capabilities.
"We're prepared for anything," Campbell said. "I know we can only do so much, and we're just going to keep going until it gets cleaned up."
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Campbell said the plan is to plow the snow that has accumulated and, when possible, treat roads that have a light layer of snow with a mixture of salt and beet juice. Then, traffic that passes through will help spread the mixture and keep roads clear. Crews are expected to work throughout the weekend.
Campbell added that a majority of MSD's smaller trucks don't have salt capability, so when those trucks finish plowing snow, drivers will communicate immediately that salt needs added, and a city truck will come over to complete the task.
During the city Board of Public Works meeting Wednesday morning, board president John Quirk commended the street department's work clearing streets the previous weekend. "I've been through the city of Muncie since this last snow, and you guys have really done a great job with the streets," Quirk told Campbell. "I know you'll do a great job, and I know you'll continue to work hard with this new snow coming."
But the harsh weather doesn't stop at that.
"With the winds following this snow, we may have to do this two to three times, and it could be a very long cleanup," Campbell said. According to the National Weather Service, Saturday night is expected to be "blustery" with temperatures possibly dropping to single digits Sunday.
And the coldest air of the season is coming Sunday night into Monday, with morning lows forecast to be below zero and windchills possibly minus-20 or colder.
The public can make the street department's work easier, and faster, this weekend by providing drivers time and space. That includes shopping for groceries before the severe weather hits and limiting drive time on the roads during the heavy snowfall.
"Weather hits all at once, and we can't be on every road all at once," Campbell said, requesting patience from city residents. "Give us time, and let us do our job. We will have the city cleaned up to the best of our ability."
The city of Muncie will provide updates when necessary on its Facebook page throughout the weekend.
Organizations with events that have been canceled or rescheduled due to weather can email ajkirby@muncie.gannett.com.


I've spoken so many times about why accessories are important to your style.
In fact, not wearing accessories is one of the most common style mistakes that women over 40 can make.
It's a mistake I've definitely made myself in the past. But, I've learned how much more vibrant, interesting and youthful an outfit can look with the addition of accessories.
But, how do you decide which ones to wear?
While I'm not suggesting that you slavishly follow trends, the designer runways should definitely give you some inspiration.
Here is a round-up of all the most stylish accessories trends for Spring 2019 from the Spring summer 2019 catwalks, along with some designer-inspired purse-friendly alternatives that you buy in stores right now.
Layering your necklaces can definitely add extra interest to your outfit and designers played with this idea.
Here are more ideas on how to layer your necklaces.
Tassel earrings and necklaces have been a big trend for the past couple of years.
If you have already invested in tassel jewelry, then definitely keep it to the front of your jewelry box for 2019.
Why not make a statement with your bracelets this year? A statement bracelet can add that extra dimension to your look.
Proof, if ever it was needed, that if you buy a great handbag, it really can be an investment! Many designers decided to dig into their own archives for inspiration for Spring / Summer 2910.
Handbags had a decidedly retro feel.
Last summer, the round straw bag definitely had a moment.
This spring and summer, natural fabrics are still very much in vogue.
It's definitely no surprise that florals are on trend for spring and summer. This time around, they have more of a vintage feel.
If you don't fancy flowers, then how about shells? I saw shoes adorned with shells on the runways of Altuzarra and Michael Kors, and shells also made their way onto jewelry.
Thom Browne's collection was one of the craziest on the runways. Models were wearing snorkel masks, hats in the shape of giant pineapples and carrying bags in the shape of dolphins.
But his more subdued moments really worked. The anchor-print handbags were my favorite part of the collection.
Headbands can be a tricky trend to wear, as they're often seen as something little girls wear to school.
But, just as Christian Dior's footwear was inspired by ballet, so too was his headwear.
Plus, they can hide a bad-hair day.
Feathers on shoes were a big spring 2019 trend, so it's no surprise that feathers also made their way onto jewelry and other accessories.
I'm not 100% sure if Marni's take on the trend was inspired by feathers or leaves, but I did love the contemporary feel of the jewelry.
I love a good statement ring these days and there were many to choose from on the spring 2019 runways.
If you have a bohemian kind of style, then the medallions on display on many of the catwalks this season could perfectly complement the pieces in your closet.
They may not suit everyone, but sunglasses for 2019 were more sunshade than sunglasses.
I'm a fan of unusual jewelry, but I think I draw the line at wearing forks in my ears. It may however be fun to play with other daily objects.
Which trends take your fancy? What accessories trends for 2019 will you incorporate in your style?
Always nice being updated in such a way. Thank you. I will pick and choose what suits me and nicely ignore the rest.
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Come to Barcelona any day of the year, and you're guaranteed to find the right event for you. Religious celebrations, concerts, food fairs, or a Mexican food meet-up? They're always happening! Read this list of major events, festivals, and public holidays in Barcelona to help you plan your trip. Of course, there's a tiny virus going around, which has caused some Barcelona events to be changed.
New Year's Day. January 1, 2021. It's a special holiday, meant to be spent with family and friends. Be aware that 99% of Barcelona shops and restaurants are closed. The only large retail center that's open is the Maremagnum Shopping Center.
Fira de Reis de la Gran Via (Three Kings Christmas Fair). Canceled this year. While most Christmas fairs have closed shop on December 23, this Christmas fair on Gran Via de Les Corts Catalanes remains open into the night until January 5, Eve of the Three Kings Day. Here you can find toys, candy, artisan gifts, handmade jewelry, and lots of churro stands. Mmmm….
La Cavalcada de Reis (Three Kings Parade). January 5, 2021. Instead of Santa Claus, the Catalan and Spanish folks have the Three Kings to give them presents. IT IS ONLINE THIS YEAR! They arrive at the dock in Barcelona and have an elaborate theatrical parade through the major streets of Barcelona. The festivities start at 4:30pm as they make their way throwing candy and sweets for eager children and adults to catch. It's free!
Dia de Reis (Epiphany / Three Kings' Day). January 6, 2021. Catalan and Spanish children wake up to open their surprise gifts exclusively from the Three Kings. Most shops and restaurants are closed.
Winter Sales Season. January 7-March 6. Unlike in the US (where there are sales every damn day of the year), shopping sales are a huge deal in Spain. Why? Retailers start with major markdowns, sometimes at 70%. If they can't get rid of stock, they may make a second markdown. The sales seasons happen twice a year (the other season is in August), so if you're looking for that special something look for "Rebaixes" or "Rebajas" on the storefront. It might be worth it – if you want to find a special dress from Zara or books from FNAC.
Foguerons de Sa Pobla: Canceled in 2021 according to this article. A tradition from the Spanish island of Mallorca, the Foguerons de Sa Pobla is when you'll see around a dozen bonfires in the artsy neighborhood of Gràcia. You also get to enjoy Mallorcan folk singing, concerts, theater, and more all week. Oh, and grilling meat in the bonfires!
Festes de Santa Eulalia: TBD. As the patron saint of Barcelona, Santa Eulalia (or Laia for short) is the second-most celebrated Catalan festival in Barcelona (right after La Mercè). The celebration comprises of many folkloric Catalan traditions: correfocs, gegants, castellers, and dancing the sardanas. Some museums, like the Picasso Museum and the Fundació Joan Miró are also free to enter. Find out more here.
Carnaval. TBD. Carnival is celebrated a week prior to Lent, which includes Fat Thursday, then the following Friday, the Rei de Carnestoltes (King of Carnival) arrives. The end of Carnival season is on Ash Wednesday when they hold a satirical funeral procession and bury a sardine. Carnival is also celebrated on a smaller scale in some Barcelona neighborhoods. It's also celebrated privately: kids and adults wear costumes at schools, at work functions, or at special events. The real Carnival party is in Sitges, where you'll see an elaborate kids' parade and a general Carnival parade. Don't miss the one-time event!
Festival Llum (Light Festival). TBD. This is one my favorite after-dark festivals where you can see light artists display light and music performances, mappings, art installations, and more. It's held in the Poblenou / Glories area. It's free and fun for the kids too!
eDreams Mitja Marató (Barcelona Half-Marathon). TBD.. This is the second-largest event after Barcelona's main marathon. It's a flat running course, and highlights include running near Arc de Triomf, parallel to the beach on Passeig de Pujades, and near the Torre AGBAR.
Mobile World Congress: TBD. Kind of like Muslims to Mecca, the Mobile World Congress draws techies from around the world, making it the largest exhibition for the mobile industry. Buy yourself a ticket if you want to hear from thought leaders, learn new trends and technologies, and expand your network. This year's theme is Intelligent Connectivity. MWC is held between two convention centers, Fira Gran Via and Fira Montjuic.
Brunch in the City Barcelona: TBD. Starting out as "Brunch in the Park", this music festival of house, techno, acid music has eight events from March to June. They're held at Parc del Forum and Poble Espanyol, among others.
Festa de Sant Medir. TBD. Set in the Gracia neighborhood, colles (festival groups) hold a procession around the neighborhood as they trek on their pilgrimage to St. Medir's shrine, the Ermita de Sant Medir. Neighbors of all ages stand by to catch sweets and candy. There's also castellers , musical processions, horses, and floats!
Barcelona Beer Festival. TBD. Grab a huge cold glass of Mahou, San Miguel, Estrella, and other 650 types of beers at the largest beer festival with beers, food, and live music. There better be lots of bathroom stalls! It takes place at La Farga in L'Hospitalet.
Festes de Sant Josep Oriol. TBD. Neighbors of en El Barri del Pi (neighborhood around the Santa Maria del Pi Church) honor St. Joseph Oriol, a devout priest who lived in the area and was famous for curing the sick. They put on a festival of giants, a parade, castellers, and a chocolatada (where they serve tons of hot chocolate!).
Brunch in the City Barcelona: TBD. See above.
Holy Week. March 28 – April 4, 2021. Easter week is low-key in Barcelona compared to other parts of Spain, where hooded men and women march in Easter processions. If you want to see traditional penance processions of Catholic fraternities carrying statues, crosses, and candles, go to Hospitalet or Badalona. Check out this page (in Spanish) to see which Catalan religious fraternity activities.
Important dates: Remember that many shops and restaurants are closed on Good Friday, April 2. They're also closed on Easter Sunday (like every Sunday. AND closures are on Easter Monday (yes, Easter Monday!), April 5.
Dia de Sant Jordi (St. George's Day). April 23, 2021. The day of Sant Jordi is kind of like Valentine's Day, but better! Men give women roses, and women traditionally give the men a book. Nowadays, women get both. Go us! It's a festive day for book and rose vendors set up tables around Rambla Catalunya, Passeig de Gracia, Las Ramblas, and Placa Catalunya. Even famous authors come out to sign books. The ambiance is exhilarating. Go out there and support a small book shop!
Cursa del Corte Inglés (El Corte Inglés race). TBD. Department store giant, El Corte Inglés, puts on this wildly popular free race in Barcelona, this year marking the 42nd year.
Cursa de Bombers de Barcelona (Barcelona Firemen's Race). TBD. This charity race is run by the Firemen of Barcelona. (Imagine a massive group of manly men in firemen uniform running 😉 ) It's open to the public and covers 10 kilometers.
Feria de Abril de Catalunya (April Fair of Catalunya). TBD. Almost (but not quite) like the traditional spring fair in Seville, the Feria de Abril in Barcelona celebrates Andalusian style: flamenco dancing, polka-dot ruffle dresses, and pop-up restaurant tents with plenty of room for dancing sevillanas. There's also a massive section of noisy carnival rides, retail stands, and cotton candy. The fun takes place in Parc del Fòrum.
May 1 is Labor Day, and most shops and restaurants are closed.
Salón del Cómic Barcelona (International Comic Fair). TBD. This fair and convention for comic lovers and more has over 180 exhibitors, conferences and roundtables, kids' activities, meet-ups, and more. Awards are also given to authors.
Spanish Grand Prix.TBD. If cars and races are your thing, don't miss the Formula One Grand Prix. For the 30th consecutive year, the races will be held at Montmeló. You can expect about 500,000 folks to participate.
La Nit dels Museus (Museums Night). TBD. For one night, 68 museums offer free entrance from 7 pm to 1am. Museums include Museu FC Barcelona, MNAC, MACBA, Recinte Moderniste de Sant Pau, and Museu Picasso. Head out early to popular museums to avoid long queues!
June 1, Pentecost Monday. Shops and restaurants are closed!
Primavera Sound. TBD. When Primavera Sound comes around, people will not. shut. up. about it. It's a 3-day music festival that has drawn mega- and indie artists, including The Jesus and Mary Chain, Khaled, Beck, and Iggy Pop. You have to buy your tickets for the whole event, which starts at 195 euros.
L'Ou Com Balla (The Dancing Egg). TBD. Ever see an egg dance on water? L'Ou Com Balla celebrates Corpus Christi, 60 days after Easter Sunday. In several squares and cloisters around Barcelona, you'll see an empty egg bouncing up and down on fountain waters. Catch it at Barcelona Cathedral (most popular), Frederic Marès Museum, the Maritime Museum (Museu Marítim), and Pedralbes Monastery. In some places, you can see the dancing egg until June 14.
Modernist Fair (Fira Modernista de Barcelona). TBD. This fair celebrates Catalan Modernism, which took place over 120+ years ago in Eixample, the neighborhood birthplace. Expect to see nostalgic modernist costumes, stalls, workshops, rides for kids, and vintage cars of the Modernist era. It's free and it's fun!
Holi Festival Barcelona. TBD. Replicating the Hindu festival, the Holi Festival is free, celebrating the upcoming spring with electronic music and colorful powder to ruin your DSLR camera.
Holi color! The Holi Festival in Barcelona
Festival Jardins de Pedralbes: TBD. This small-crowd music festival is set in the Pedralbes gardens, and manages to draw the largest names. On this year's list is James Blunt, Dido, Raphael, Andres Calamaro, Patti Smith, Crowded House, Cat Stevens, Diana Ross, and MORE! Names are still being added and prices are reasonable.
Sónar Festival. TBD. One of the most important electronic music festivals, Sonar blends music, technology, and creativity with DJ sets, live performances, and immersive art.
Tast a la Rambla (Tasting on Las Ramblas). TBD. This food festival is where you can nibble on some traditional and classic bites on the most iconic Barcelona street, Las Ramblas. Get a taste at one of the 50 local restaurants and, participate in the food workshops, and enjoy the live music!
Nit de Sant Joan (St. John's Eve): June 23, 2021. Sant Joan is when you ring in the summer. Gigantic bonfires are found at the beach, but they're also around different neighborhoods at intersections. Don't be alarmed by seeing huge flames, they're pretty controlled. Most people gather around the beach area to enjoy the night-time fires, drinking, and just being merry. It's the longest night of the year!
June 24, 2021. Dia de San Joan (St. John's Feast Day). All shops and restaurants are closed!
Cinema Lliure a La Platja (Open-Air Cinema at the Beach). TBD. Check out full-length independent films shown at the San Sebastian beach on the sand. They're usually in Spanish or Catalan, are projected on a big screen. They're usually held on Thursdays at 9 pm, but that's still TBD. And it's FREE! Just bring a blanket, snacks, friends, and your favorite teddy bear.
Gay Pride Barcelona: TBD. Barcelona is a pretty open-minded city, which even has a gay district called "Gaixample" in Sant Antoni. Gay Pride Barcelona celebrates diversity with a parade, music performances, and more. It's still in its planning stages, so check back here later or head to Pride BCN.
Brunch in the Park: TBD. This summer music festival series features international artists and DJs in a sunny park setting. Performances are held in different locations like Parc de Joan Brossa in Montjuic. Shows have already sold out. It's also a family-friendly event – with play zones and activities for the kids. It's the perfect place for parents to feel hip: enjoying the sun, dancing to music, and taking the family.
Brunch in the Park: June 30 – September 29, 2021. See above.
Festa Major de Sant Antoni. July 2 – July 11, 2021. A trendy neighborhood for foodies, Sant Antoni holds its Festa Major, or neighborhood festival, which is usually earlier in the year. It all starts with a parade called the Cavalcada dels Tres Tombs. It's a parade for…pets? Yup, pet parents come with their Fifis and Fluffies, and they get blessed by a Catholic official in the name of St. Anthony. Festivities also include a correfoc (fire run), performances, poetry recitals, beer festivals, and gegants (papier-mache giant puppets), of course.
Montjuic Open Air Cinema: TBD. This is the only place in Barcelona where you can watch a film outdoors at a 17th-century fortress. Bring a blanket, snacks, and water with you as you watch a film at Montjuic Castle. They have live music at 8:45pm, and the film starts at 10:00pm every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Buy your tickets in advance because some films have already sold out! Get your tickets here.
Festival CruÏlla: July 8 – July 10, 2021. A raging music festival for Catalan music, reggae, Latin, and rock. Past editions have included Placebo, Gwen Stefani, and Of Monsters and Men. A single day's ticket starts at 65 euros. It happens at Parc del Fòrum.
Barcelona Beach Festival: July 3, 2021. World-famous DJs spin EDM, dance, house, techno tracks at the Platja del Fòrum and Parc de La Pau at Sant Adrià de Besòs.
Grec Festival of Barcelona. TBD. It's music, theater, dance, and circus events at this small open-air theatre in Montjuic. Stay tuned for program information!
Festa Major del Raval (Raval Neighborhood Festival). Mid-July-ish, TBD. This neighborhood festival is in the colorful and diverse neighborhood of Raval, which has parades, performances, gegants, and correfocs. Stay tuned here for updates!
Festa Major de Poble Sec. TBD. Traditionally a working-class neighborhood, Poble Sec has festival events around Parc de Les Tres Xemenies, Placa Navas, and Carrer Blai, among others. Expect concerts, correfocs, DJs, castellers, open-air cinemas, children's activities, and more.
Important notes: Most people in Barcelona (and all over Spain) take their vacation/holidays during the entire month of August. That means many shops and restaurants are closed. The tourist attractions and major shops will probably open.
Musics als Parcs. TBD. This summer music event series features live jazz and classical music and it's held all over Barcelona's parks. The ambiance is feel-good and relaxing and are the perfect concerts to attend with the family, including grandparents 😉
August 15 (Feast of the Assumption). Most restaurants and shops are closed!
Festa Major de Gràcia: TBD. Gràcia holds the largest, most exuberant neighborhood festival of all. Residents enter a competition: they decorate their own street according to a theme, and they only use recycled materials. The papier-mâché structures and colors are out of this world! Check it out in my post here. Also, there are correfocs, sardanas, concerts, workshops, and so so much more. If you go, please be mindful of the neighbors as guests are often too loud or destroy decorations 🙁
Festa Major de Sants: TBD. This is a milder version of the Festa Major de Gràcia and attracts fewer visitors, but it's still worthy of visiting. One) because the streets are also decorated, and two) it's way less crowded! Expect the usual fare of correfocs, concerts, dances, kids' activities, fairs and gegants!
La Diada: September 11, 2021. 'mericans say September 11th, Catalans say National Day of Catalonia. La Diada commemorates a day in 1714 when Barcelona city fell to Spanish troops. The past few years, the significance of La Diada has intensified due to the ongoing political tension with Catalan independence. Expect to see mostly peaceful marches and lots of red-and-yellow Catalan flags. Shops and restaurants are closed.
Festa Major de La Barceloneta (La Barceloneta Festival). TBD. Also called the Festa Major de Sant Miquel, this neighborhood festival is held in the seaside neighborhood of La Barceloneta. It has gegants, a parade of cannons (that shoot candy!), decorated streets, correfocs, and dancing of sardanas.
Festa de La Mercè. Around September 24 (TBD). A citywide festival spanning a few days, this is the largest (and FREE!) festival in Barcelona. It honors the other patron saint of Barcelona, the Lady of Mercy. There are 600 activities spread throughout Plaça Sant Jaume, La Barceloneta, Plaça Catalunya, Passeig de Gracia, Park Ciutadella, and all the neighborhoods. It includes concerts (the BAM festival is included here), gegants, workshops, castellers, correfocs, theater, kids' activities, performances, and so much more! IMHO, it's the best time to visit Barcelona because it's not extremely hot, there are fewer tourists. And it all ends with fireworks!
September 24, 2021: Dia de La Mercè. Shops and restaurants are closed.
Sitges Film Festival. TBD. Just down south is the beautiful town of Sitges, where they also celebrate the international Sitges film festival. Films are mostly fantasy and horror films timed with the Halloween season. There are also lots of stands and activity going on around the boardwalk, including an annual Zombie Walk.
October 12, Spanish National Holiday. Most shops and restaurants are closed.
Oktoberfest Barcelona: TBD. Just like in Munich, Germany, Barcelona brings its own version of the beer festival. You'll find Heineken, Weissbeer, Cruzcampo, and of course…German sausages! Now pass the bratwurst! It goes down at the Fira Montjuic.
Voll-Damm Barcelona Jazz Festival: October – November (TBD). Love jazz? This internationally acclaimed festival takes place in scattered venues like at the Palau de La Musica, Sala Apolo, or the Harlem Jazz Club. Past jazz artists include Diana Krall and Jimmy Cobb. Tickets are sold based on individual performances, and they go fast!
48H Open House Barcelona. TBD, end of the month usually. While Gaudí and Modernist buildings are incredible, Barcelona is busting with architectural wonders that go widely unnoticed like the Media-TIC building. You'll get a guided tour (mostly in Catalan, but they may cater to Spanish speakers, depending on your guide). I highly recommend the Arc de Triomf, Antiga Fabrica Estrella Damm, or the Casa Vicens. Get there early because lines get long. The event is FREE!
La Castanyada: October 31 – November 1, 2021. More of a tradition and not an event, La Castanyada celebrates the welcoming of fall. Catalans eat roasted chestnuts and sweet potatoes, then top it off with some muscatel. La Castanyada celebrations are normally in homes or at schools. But you'll see some of the few stalls selling chestnuts throughout Barcelona. Halloween has been creeping into Catalan culture, more each year.
November 1, 2021: All Souls' Day. Shops and restaurants are closed,
In-Edit Barcelona. TBD. Music documentaries are a thing of their own at the In-Edit festival. 2019's film titles included "Gay Chorus Deep South", "Mystifying Michael Hutchence", and "David Bowie: Finding Fame". Intrigued? Check it all out on the In-Edit website.
Women's Race Barcelona. TBD. The Carrera de La Mujer happens all around Spain, and women run a 7.8-kilometer race for charity. Power to the woman!
Black Friday sales. November 26, 2021. Black Friday is now a worldwide thing, and it probably won't go away. If you're eyeing something to buy, know that some shops hold their own Black Friday sales like El Corte Ingles, FNAC, H&M, etc.
December 8, 2021. Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Most shops and restaurants are closed.
Fira de Santa Llucia (Santa Lucia Christmas Fair). TBD. last days of November – end of December-ish 2021. The most popular and largest Christmas fair in Barcelona, you'll find rows and rows of stalls in front of the Barcelona Cathedral. Expect to see Christmas trees, Christmas decorations, caganers, wooden toys, and a huge tió de nadal that the children can beat with a stick. ( <- What?? Yup, find out about that here.)
Christmas activities in Barcelona: End of November-ish, January 6, 2022. Holiday activities are ongoing throughout Barcelona. Most activities are in Plaça Catalunya and Plaça Sant Jaume. Check out Christmas activities in Barcelona – as I update it every year!
Fira de la Sagrada Familia (Sagrada Familia Christmas Fair): Last weekend of November – December 23rd. This is a fun Christmas market to go right in front of the Sagrada Familia. You'll see Christmas trees, artisan gifts, Christmas decorations, food vendors, Nativity scenes, and more. A great place to visit right after seeing the grand church!
Fira de Reis de la Gran Via (Three Kings Christmas Fair). End of November-ish to January 5, 2022. Description is above. This Christmas fair IS open on December 26 when everything is closed. Hurrah!
Festival de la Infancia (Children's Fair). TBD. This is an indoor event for kids to learn, discover, and play! It's held at the Fira Gran Via, where kids can learn about the Barcelona tram, pretend they work at the Barcelona port, or be a footballer. It's meant to inspire children about future careers. I went in 2019, and queues were quite long for some stands like the one for FC Barcelona, so I suggest going early to knock those out of the way. Then enjoy the rest of the stands!
December 25, 2021. Christmas Day. Most shops and restaurants are closed.
December 26, 2021. Boxing Day / St Stephen's Day. Most shops and restaurants are closed.
New Year's Eve: December 31, 2021. Barcelona's main New Year's Eve event takes place in Placa Espanya with fireworks and all!
Friends, there are other events going on like All Those Food Market, Monumental Club, Tapantoni, and so so much more! What time of year are you coming to Barcelona? Have any doubts? Let me know in the comments!
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Adam Scott Elliott
The congregation in the village of Chesley, Ontario owed much to the efforts of Adam Scott Elliott, who was born at Hawick in the Scottish Lowlands in 1807, and came to Canada with his father at the age of ten. They were among the families brought over by a British government eager to settle loyalists in southern Ontario, as a buffer against American encroachment in the period after the War of 1812. The Elliotts resided at Perth, Ontario, where already in 1827 Elliott's father was protesting the introduction of uninspired hymns alongside the Psalms in the worship of the local Presbyterian church.
In 1858 Elliott purchased two hundred acres where Chesley now stands, and established a saw mill and a grist mill on the North Saugeen River. His family and other families of Scottish descent were visited frequently by Reformed Presbyterian ministers. In 1873 Rev. Thomas Hannah organized a congregation of the United Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) at nearby Williamsford, where Elliott was then living. The congregation and its families relocated to Chesley, and Elliott served as an elder. At Chesley in 1880, Elliott reprinted the classic critique of Isaac Watts' hymns: An Essay on Psalmody, by William Romaine, eighteenth-century leader of the Evangelical party in the Church of England.
Chesley Church Building
In the years that followed, the Chesley congregation changed its affiliation in order to find pastoral care. The present church building in Chesley was constructed in 1904. In 1912 the congregation was received into the Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland, and called a minister from Scotland to be their pastor. Already in 1901 several groups of Presbyterians in the nearby Ontario communities of Lochalsh, Kincardine, East Williams and Brucefield, petitioned the Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland to be recognized as a part of the mission field under its care and jurisdiction. By 1918 the congregations at Chesley and the other villages had come to operate under one kirk session, and were known as the Ontario congregation of the Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland.
Professor John Murray
The pastorate of William Matheson in this far-flung congregation commenced in 1919. Matheson was a native of Lochalsh, Ontario, but went to Scotland to train for the ministry, under the auspices of the Free Presbyterian Church. During his years in Scotland one of those who responded warmly to his preaching in the Highlands was a young Free Presbyterian named John Murray. Murray went to Princeton Seminary in 1924 to study theology. In preaching visits to Canada during his student days the friendship with Matheson continued to grow. Both men were eventually caught up in a controversy within the Free Presbyterian Church, when its Synod determined that use of public transport on the Lord's Day for the purpose of attending worship services was grounds for debarring church members from the sacraments. The result was that by 1931 the Synod had broken its ties with Matheson and the Free Presbyterian Church of Ontario. And when Murray completed his studies at Princeton and returned to Scotland, he found that the door to ordination in the Free Presbyterian Church was closed to him, because his views coincided with Matheson's. In these circumstances Murray accepted a call to teach at Princeton, soon became an instructor at Westminster Theological Seminary, and in 1937 was ordained to the gospel ministry in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church.
William Matheson ministered to the Chesley and Lochalsh congregations, and to extensions elsewhere in Bruce, Huron and Elgin counties, Ontario, until his death in 1957. Murray traveled to Chesley to conduct Matheson's funeral, and to pay tribute to him as his dearest friend. Murray continued to preach at Chesley and Lochalsh from time to time until his retirement from Westminster Theological Seminary in 1968. Writing after a communion season at Lochalsh, Murray said, "I think I feel most at home here and at Chesley of all the places I visit." There had been some consideration that upon leaving the seminary, Murray might take a pastorate in the newly-formed Presbyterian Reformed Church, but the infirmity of his aged sisters at the home place necessitated his return to Ross-shire, Scotland. Murray died in Scotland in 1975.
The second congregation involved in the formation of the Presbyterian Reformed Church was constituted in 1881 when a group left Cooke's Presbyterian Church on Queen Street, Toronto, and created the Presbyterian Church Defense Association. Among the reasons given for their action was the introduction into the church's worship of instrumental music and hymns of human composition. Later that year they organized the Carlton Street Presbyterian
Samuel Dempster
Church. In 1886 the congregation left the Presbyterian Church in Canada and allied itself with a Reformed Presbyterian presbytery based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Henceforth, they called themselves the First Reformed Presbyterian Church, Carlton Street, the name engraved on the silver communion pitcher and chalices the congregation still uses.
The most significant of their early pastors was Samuel Dempster, who was born in Belfast, Ireland in 1869. Dempster was ordained in 1897, never married, and served the church until his death in 1922. Before Dempster died at the close of a twenty-five year ministry, the Reformed Presbytery of Pittsburgh and Ontario had ceased to exist, and the Toronto church was on its own. After 1910 the church was known as the Bloor East Presbyterian Church, because of its location on Toronto's main thoroughfare. Later the congregation left their premises in the business district, and relocated on the north side of the city, becoming known as the Victoria Park Presbyterian Church.
Creation of the Presbytery
Bloor East Presbyterian Church
Professor Murray directed two of his students at Westminster Seminary to the vacant pulpits in Chesley and Toronto. In January 1963 a temporary presbytery was created in order to ordain and induct R. Quincy Caldwell as pastor of the Chesley church, and Gerald Hamstra as pastor at Bloor East in Toronto. The presbyters who participated in the ordinations were John Murray of the O.P.C., and ministers from the Free Church of Scotland and the Old Christian Reformed Church.
Bloor East Interior
Already in 1960 the session of the Chesley church had made an overture to the Toronto session, with a view to negotiating an organic association through the erection of a permanent presbytery. In 1965, with both churches having settled pastors, Murray was successful in bringing the two congregations together as a presbytery, so that the unity which belongs to the body of Christ might come to expression in the government of the church. Murray composed the proposals leading to the union, and also the constitution which served as the basis of union. One of the addresses which he delivered to the parties was entitled "The Biblical Basis for Ecclesiastical Union," which is printed in volume one of the Collected Writings of John Murray.
In 1974 both congregations in the presbytery were without pastors. The Toronto congregation left the presbytery to join the Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland.
Growth of the Presbytery
Finlay A. McCormick was inducted to the Chesley pastorate in 1975. A native of New York, McCormick was a student under John Murray at Westminster Seminary, and was ordained in the Presbyterian Church of Canada in 1957.
Bloor East Prayer Meeting Hall
In 1976 Dr. William Young joined the presbytery. Young grew up in Brooklyn, New York, and as a college student at Columbia University became involved in J. Gresham Machen's League of Evangelical Students. Acquaintance with John Murray during his college years persuaded him of regulative principle worship, and he subsequently studied for the ministry at Westminster Seminary, graduating in 1941. He was ordained in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church in 1942, and in 1944-1946 was the stated supply at Bloor East Presbyterian Church in Toronto. Later he joined with Murray in signing a minority report advocating canonical psalmody at the 1947 General Assembly of the O.P.C. Young was a teaching colleague of Gordon H. Clark at Butler College, and in 1960 became Professor of Philosophy at the University of Rhode Island. He soon began serving as pulpit supply for a Presbyterian Fellowship which was meeting at Seekonk, Massachusetts. This group was organized as a congregation of the Presbyterian Reformed Church in 1978, and now meets in East Greenwich, Rhode Island.
Early in the 1970's preaching supply was also provided at Seekonk and at Chesley by Dr. David Freeman. From 1949 to 1962 he was the pastor of Knox O.P.C. in Philadelphia, where John Murray worshipped. Knox O.P.C. practiced the unaccompanied singing of the Psalms. Freeman was born in Poland in 1901, the son of Orthodox Jewish parents. When as a school boy in America he came to faith in Christ, he was ostracized by his family. He studied at Princeton Seminary before its reorganization, and was a constituting member of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church in 1936.
In 1979 the presbytery organized a congregation which now meets in Warrenton, VA. Pastor Harry Grimes, a retired Presbyterian Church in America pastor, supplies the pulpit for this congregation. In 1992 the Trinity Reformed Church of Des Moines, Iowa was received into the presbytery. Hitherto unaffiliated, this congregation was formed in 1985. In 2001 Michael J. Ericson, formerly of the PCA was installed as pastor. In 1996 a congregation was organized at Portland, Oregon, with D. Douglas Gebbie, a graduate of the Free Church of Scotland College, as the minister. A congregation in Charlotte, North Carolina was formed in 1998. Timothy J. Worrell, a graduate of Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, was inducted as the first pastor.
A mission was created at Stockton-on-Tees, England in 1996, with Roy Mohon as the minister. The presbytery declared its intention to endeavor, by God's help, to establish a presbytery in England which would become an indigenous English denomination committed to the constitutional principles of the Presbyterian Reformed Church. Fifteen years earlier, Mohon had introduced many British Christians to home schooling. Mohon prepared for the ministry at the theological hall of the Reformed Presbyterian Church of Ireland.
In 1996 the presbytery adopted The Form of Government and Book of Discipline, a book of church order which the presbytery had drafted, drawing upon the classic Presbyterian manuals from Scotland and the Westminster Assembly.
Table of Contents and Index
1-17: The Church, Officers, Particular Congregations
18-36: Assemblies, Session, Deacons' Council, Presbytery, Synods
37-49: Subordination of Assemblies
50-67: Admission to Office, Ordination of Ministers
68-87: Book of Discipline
88-103: Excommunication, Absolution, Censure of Ministers
Our Congregations
PRC of Charlotte
PRC of Chesley
PRC of Columbus, IN
PRC of Rhode Island
Stockton PRC
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A: Just set the title in an object that can be broken easily across multiple lines, like a tabular, for example:
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