Calling Cards Blog: Call your Mother!
Mother's Day is May 13th in the US, just 10 days away. You could send flowers, take mom to lunch, or dash off a card at the last minute...or you could do something you know your mom wants: call her. That's right, the simple gift of your voice.
CallingCards.com offers free 10-minute calls to anywhere in the world. There are no restrictions, and you don't even need a credit card. No matter how tight your budget is, you can afford a free 10-minute call to your mom, right? You might think she knows, but it never hurts to tell her how much she means to you, and to thank her for all that she's given you over the years.
Whatever you do for Mother's Day, make sure it comes from the heart. My mom still has all the odd gifts from past holidays - bits of dried flowers and burlap, glittered drawings, ribbons from long-gone bouquets - proudly displayed, even though I'm well past those years. I don't live nearby anymore and I'm frequently on the road, but even when I don't make it home for long stretches I'm sure to stay in touch. Just pick up the phone - your mom will thank you.


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Rama urged to reconsider incentive distribution arrangement for seniors, PWDs
By: Morexette Marie Erram - Multimedia Reporter - CDN Digital | December 07,2021 - 01:29 PM
Senior citizens in Barangay Basak San Nocolas receive their cash aid from City Hall in this August 2016 photo. | CDN File photo
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama was urged to reconsider his decision to prioritize fully vaccinated senior citizens and persons with disabilities (PWDs) during the distribution of the city's cash incentives.
Councilor Dave Tumulak made the call after Rama on Monday, December 6, announced that those who remain unvaccinated against COVID-19 will be the last to receive their share of the financial assistance.
Tumulak described the move as "discriminatory."
"To clarify, I am not against compulsory vaccination, however, my stand is that it should be coursed through proper legal processes," said Tumulak.
"In the absence of such, we should temper the regulations to consider the circumstances of our elderly and vulnerable sectors taking into consideration their doctor's advice," he added.
In turn, Tumulak recommended for the city government to intensify its information and education drive to encourage more elderlies and PWDs to get jabbed.
"For me, what is needed is to boost our information and education campaign. Down to the sitio (sub-village) level… This is why we're asking the mayor to reconsider. Cause when you say unvaccinated seniors and PWDs will only receive their cash assistance after the rest, I think that's a discriminatory statement," he explained.
Rama declined to issue a statement on the matter when sought for comment.
"I will not be commenting on that," Rama told reporters in a press conference.
The Cebu City government is set to distribute the financial incentives to PWDs this December 11, and the senior citizens on December 18.
Based on data from the City Health Department (CHD), only around 41 percent of the city's senior citizens have received the COVID-19 vaccines. The remaining 59 percent remain unvaccinated.
There are at least 100,000 senior citizens registered in Cebu City.
Cebu City to deploy vaccinators for unvaxxed seniors during cash aid distribution
Rama: Fully vaccinated seniors, PWDs to get financial assistance first
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Misa de Gallo at Carbon Market to resume this December
TAGS: cash incentives, Cebu City, Covid-19 vaccine, PWDs, seniors citizens

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Why are annual wellness exams and periodic screening important for pets?
Because pets can't speak and cannot tell us when they feel sick. Therefore, routine wellness examines are essential for the prevention and early detection of disease. All pets should be examined by a veterinarian every 6-12 months, and more frequently for older patients and patients with ongoing medical conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, glaucoma, kidney disease, liver disease, allergies, and more.
Because pets will actively hide signs of illness until late in the course of disease. This stems from their survival instincts, and makes early detection of disease more difficult.
Because our pets age much faster than we do. Check out the chart at the bottom of this page to approximate your pet's age in "human" years.


Water is life! The oceans – so clearly visible from space – are a powerful reminder of what makes our planet unique. Living so close to the Kent Coast, primary school children from Whitstable and the surrounding areas have a very special relationship with the sea and refuse to ignore the terrible damage humans cause through plastic and other kinds of pollution. This exhibition reflects their concerns – explored through a wide range of creative responses – and calls on everyone to do more to preserve the very precious planet that is their future.


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Q: Odoo: How to inherit menu items (make menu items invisible) I need to remove (or make invisible) a menu item.
I guess this should be done with an inherit and xpath.
But I'm not sure which name, model and inherit_id I should use. Where can I find the correct values for these?
I also don't know how to use xpath correctly for this.
As far as I know, there are only expressions for pages, groups and fields?
(http://www.odoo.yenthevg.com/xpath-expressions-in-odoo-8/)
The menu that has to be removed is Product Variants:

In addons/product/product_view.xml I found something that might have to do with it.
Line 1:
<menuitem id="base.menu_product" name="Product Variants" parent="base.menu_base_partner" sequence="9"/>

line 444-446:
<menuitem action="variants_action"
            id="menu_variants_action"
            parent="product.prod_config_main" sequence="10" />

The way I tried to make the menu item invisible in my own views.xml:
    <record model="ir.ui.view" id="menuproductvariants_inherit">
    <field name="name">name">product.prod_config_main</field>
    <field name="model">base.menu_product</field>
    <field name="inherit_id" ref="product.product_template_only_form_view" />
    <field name="arch" type="xml">
        <xpath expr="//menuitem[@string='Product Variants']" position='replace'>
        <menuitem name=""/>
    </xpath>
    </field>
</record>

The error it gives:
ParseError: "ValidateError
Field(s) `arch` failed against a constraint: Invalid view definition

Error details:
Element '<xpath expr="//menuitem[@string='Product Variants']">' cannot be located in parent view

Error context:
View `name">product.prod_config_main`
[view_id: 971, xml_id: n/a, model: base.menu_product, parent_id: 257]" while parsing /root/git/odoo/modulesdewieuw/dewieuw/views.xml:59, near
<record model="ir.ui.view" id="menuproductvariants_inherit">
        <field name="name">name">product.prod_config_main</field>
        <field name="model">base.menu_product</field>
        <field name="inherit_id" ref="product.product_template_only_form_view"/>
        <field name="arch" type="xml">
            <xpath expr="//menuitem[@string='Product Variants']" position="replace">
            <menuitem name=""/>
        </xpath>
        </field>
    </record>

Edit: After the tips on making a new group I tried it.
I've created a group "verborgenmenus" and added a user to it.
In my xml I just put this, somewhere:
<menuitem id="base.menu_product" name="Product Variants" parent="base.menu_base_partner" sequence="9" groups="verborgenmenus"/>

It gives me the following error:
    raise ValueError('External ID not found in the system: %s' % (xmlid))
ParseError: "External ID not found in the system: dewieuw.verborgenmenus" while parsing /root/git/odoo/modulesdewieuw/dewieuw/views.xml:34, near
<menuitem id="base.menu_product" name="Product Variants" parent="base.menu_base_partner" sequence="9" groups="verborgenmenus"/>

What is wrong in my code?
Edit: I got it how I wanted by just removing the users from the group Usability/Technical Features.

A: Actually, given a menuitem, this is the correct way to hide a menuitem by using an "hiding" group
    <record model="res.groups" id="group_invisible">
        <field name="name">Hidden items</field>
    </record>

    <record id="module_id.menu_id" model="ir.ui.menu">
        <field name="groups_id" eval="[(6, False, [ref('module_id.group_invisible')])]"/>
    </record>

This works just fine for me.
Of course you can use it also for redefine others of its properties (parent, name, etc...)

A: <record id="make_invisible" model="res.groups">
    <field name="name">Invisible</field>
</record>
<record model="ir.ui.menu" id="base.menu_product">
    <field name="groups_id" eval="[(6,0,[ref('make_invisible')])]"/>
</record>

A: You can Hide a menu by
<record model="ir.ui.menu" id="module_name.menu_id">
    <field name="action" eval="False"/>
</record>

A: You can't make a menuitem invisible in Odoo as if it were a field. You must remove it with the delete tag:
<delete id="your_module.tour_xml_id" model="ir.ui.menu"/>

A way to make it invisible without removing it is to add the attribute groups to the menuitem, and put there a group whose components are only the users who can see the menuitem. If you don't want any user to see it, then create a empty group and assign it that attribute:
<menuitem id="your_module.tour_xml_id" groups="empty_group"/>

A: You can delete it like this:
<delete model="ir.ui.menu" id="module_name.menuitem_id"/>

But it's not recommendable, because maybe some other module is trying to access it. Instead of that you can add it to the admin group to make it invisible for the rest of users:
<menuitem id="module_name.menuitem_id" parent="module_name.parent_id" sequence="1" groups="base.group_no_one"/>

Update:
In your case the id of the menuitem should be id="product.menu_products"

A: <record id="hide" model="res.groups">
    <field name="name">Hide</field>
    <field name="comment">Hide.</field>
</record>

<menuitem id="product.menu_products" name="Product Variants" parent="base.menu_product" sequence="10" groups="hide"/>

You also need to remove "Usability/Technical Features" from this menu..
For that Goto : Settings -> User Interface -> Menu Items.
Search : product variants
open form view : remove "Usability/Technical Features" from group grid.

A: The answer of BBBagdiya its right, I only have to add the name property, because its has a not-null constraint.
The code is:
<record id="make_invisible" model="res.groups">
    <field name="name">Invisible</field>
</record>
<record model="ir.ui.menu" id="base.menu_product">
    <field name="name">Record to hide menu"</field>
    <field name="groups_id" eval="[(6,0,[ref('make_invisible')])]"/>
</record>

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Hi! And thank you for checking out Photography By Jamie!
My name is Jamie Beightol, and I have been photographing families from Goshen County, into Nebraska, all around Wyoming, and into Colorado since 2002! You may remember me as A Thousand Words Photography! I took a little hiatus to spend time with my quickly growing family, helping my husband work on windmills, and to spend some time learning and growing in other hobbies and interests that I had always wanted to do...and I've done it! Now I'm back as Photography By Jamie, and so excited to make memories, as I have greatly missed my passion for people and photography!
My style of photography, for me, is hard to categorize. But for me to try explain it kind of sums me up in a nutshell, so that may help you know who I am, or my style, rather. I am an extrovertidly introverted empath. Yes, I made that all up, as I don't believe it to be a real affliction, as a whole, but it explains me to a tee! I'm shy and quiet, and like to keep to myself, but I'm enough of a goofball to make you comfortable and laugh. As much as I like to keep to myself, I also love being around people, as they are what makes this world so amazing and fun! But, when I'm taking pictures, I take pictures of what I feel from you. So, the beauty of your soul is your only limit here! Basically, my style is you. It's kind of a personal vendetta of mine to let as many people as I can know how truly beautiful they are. Not for the sake of vanity. Vanity is over-rated. But to know their soul is shining and someone can see it.
As far as something more concrete, I shoot with natural light, sometimes assisted with flashes and strobes, or whatever I need to do to get a good shot. The sun can be a great help, or a great hindrance, so I come prepared! I also like to shoot quickly, as it is very rare to find someone who truly enjoys having their picture taken. I want to change that. I want this to be a great experience for you and your family, and still have plenty of day left for you to enjoy!
I can't wait to work with you! Thanks for visiting my page!


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Clad all over
It's not just concerts and conferences that are set to boom down on the waterfront. Cladding is making a comeback at Liverpool's new arena - but it don't come cheap
Published on January 11th 2007.
Jack and Vera Duckworth lovingly cocooned their home in it, and once upon a time it was the extravagant exterior style to covet. But by last year it had fallen out of favour to such a degree that even the Yellow Pages banished its fine craftsmen from the book.
We are talking about cladding. Yes, cladding. And now it's back, big time, at Liverpool's Kings Dock arena, and Laurence Llewlyn Bowen isn't even in sight.
Good idea? Definitely, if you're the nostalgic type.
Bad idea? Definitely, if you're paying tax. Or, as the builders, with a sharp intake of breath, might have put it when they broke the news to owners ACC Liverpool: "It's going to cost yer."
The pride and joy of Weathershield
The damage? Nine million quid of public cash to plug a deficit in the great white supergig hope on the waterfront.
Despite insisting the ACC Liverpool project is "on time and on budget" the management team wants more money to pay for, well, cladding, and, to be fair, a piazza and a PA system to "ensure it can compete with rival operators"
So who are these rivals? Manchester? Birmingham? Actually Peterborough is planning a similar-sized, 10,000 seater venue, however neither are likely to give Bruce Springsteen's tour manager sleepless nights.
But the British Society of Interventional Radiology is certainly up for it, and is holding its 2008 conference there along with 32 "blue chip" organisations pencilled into the diary. We can also look forward to the European Senior Amateur Boxing Association Championships, when it is hoped that the radiology delegates will still be around to provide emergency X-ray assistance to the Senior competitors - if and when push comes to shove.
With many more events still to be announced, the £146 million scheme, funded by the city council, Liverpool Vision, the North West Development Agency and English Partnerships, is still on schedule to be up and running in time for January 08, says ACC. It's got to be. It's opener is the inaugural ceremony for that most fanfared of fanfared happenings, Capital of Culture year.
But why cladding? Well one theory is that Duckworth-style décor will make the structure more visible on Google Earth. Alarm bells were sounded and fury unleashed last week when it was discovered that the arena and the 42-acre Paradise Project were missing from the handy satellite mapping tool. Not only that, but wild rumours suggested that the aerial photography was still showing the Liverpool Overhead Railway which was demolished in 1959 - long before handy satellite mapping toolery was even invented.
The pride and joy of Weatherfield
Talking of overheads, there is a bit of good news: The Kings Dock concert arena's substantial electricity bill will be shaved, thanks to a bit of literal regeneration. Two 70ft wind turbines are to be erected, providing 10 per cent of the arena's power. They will stand proudly on the World Heritage site, just along from the Three Graces and the newer kids on the block - a couple of very striking multi storey car parks and the Criminal Records Bureau.
Sharp intakes of breath all around at that one. Or, as those long suffering people at UNESCO might wonder: "Is this another wind up?"


We had a great football team when I was in high school and it was always fun to watch! Throughout my high school years I rarely missed a football game at home or away. I loved everything about the football games and still love them to this day. The lights, the cheers, and the band playing in the bleachers. It helped that we had a great team, but it was the memories made that counted the most.
Another great thing about football games is celebrating after the game with post game snacks. I made this Easy Garlic & Herb Spinach Dip the other day and thought it was the perfect post-game snack for high schoolers. It's easily made in 10 minutes and goes great with other post-game foods like Tony's Pizza.
We love the taste of Tony's Pizza which has been serving authentic pizzeria style pizza for over 50 years. The pizzeria recipe gives Tony's Pizza a taste that's as delicious as it is authentic. It's also made with 100% real mozzarella cheese. I like to serve up different varieties of Tony's pizza like Tony's® Pizzeria Style Pepperoni Pizza, Tony's® Pizzeria Style Supreme Pizza and Tony's® Pizzeria Style Cheese Pizza.
I like to collect football themed plates and bowls which are always fun to set out for a post game celebration. This also makes it really simple for me when it comes time to display everything! The decorating is pretty much done and I just add the food. The Easy Garlic & Herb Spinach Dip goes great with Tony's pizza and it's a delicious set up.
I find my Tony's® Pizzeria Style Pepperoni and other flavors at Harps and all the ingredients to make the dip too.
Put everything in a mixer to blend and mix on low. Serve chilled with chips, bread, pizza etc.
I think most high schoolers would love this post game party idea! The snacks are easy to make and fun to eat. What would you pair up with your Tony's Pizza?


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McCaffery: Cam Jurgens will learn from, soon…
McCaffery: Cam Jurgens will learn from, soon replace Eagles legend-to-be Jason Kelce
Eagles center Cam Jurgens smiles and is set to snap during a preseason game in Cleveland on Sunday. (AP Photo/Kirk Irwin)
By Jack McCaffery | jmccaffery@delcotimes.com | Daily Local News
PUBLISHED: August 23, 2022 at 3:43 a.m. | UPDATED: August 23, 2022 at 4:36 a.m.
There is the age, 34, high for any high-level pro athlete.
There is the elbow, bothersome, recently repaired and a particularly valuable joint at his position.
There is the reality that, team-wise, the best already is behind.
There is the contract, which will be insignificant beyond this season.
And, as it will happen in major-league sports, there is one more reason why it won't be long before Jason Kelce slips into Eagles history: His replacement is just about ready.
Not that much could be taken seriously from a game played mostly by backups, but if anyone glowed in the Eagles' 21-20 exhibition triumph Sunday in Cleveland it was their next center. That would be rookie Cam Jurgens, who has spent training camp and the preseason effectively performing as a Jason Kelce tribute act. That he did Sunday, sprinting into space to make plays but also using his 6-foot-3, 291-pound frame with authority in the running game.
"Yeah, he's super athletic, man," quarterback Gardner Minshew declared. "He's also very smart, man. For a rookie to come in here and be making all the calls and the other things he is doing, it is super impressive. So I'm very excited for his future, and for him, to just keep getting better."
Even in inconsequential games, there will be impressive performances. So just because TV cameras caught Jurgens making telestrator-worthy contributions to the victory Sunday, it didn't mean the Rookie of the Year ballot boxes are closed. But throughout camp, even before the exhibition games, Eagles coaches were touting Jurgens. And that began long before Kelce decided to have the minor elbow surgery.
"Honestly, I like the way he moves," offensive coordinator Shane Steichen had said. "We saw in college the screen game, but when he works double teams with the guards inside, just the way he gets those double teams off and comes off to the next level is really impressive. So, we're really excited about Cam."
Jurgens is hardly a walk-on, training-camp feel-good story of the week. He was a second-round draft choice out of Nebraska, the 51st player selected overall. So anything short of a high-yield professional career would be a scouting department turnover. In Jurgens' case, though, he must do more; he must replace a center destined for the Eagles' Hall of Fame and, quite possibly, for the one in Canton, Ohio, too.
Kelce has acknowledged that he has hit the short-term-commitment phase of his career, and after being guaranteed $9 million for this season, the accounting cascades into the Eagles' favor before next season.
But while Kelce has shared his techniques and experience with Jurgens in a true exhibition of his professionalism, the former sixth-round pick isn't riding a streak of 122 consecutive games played without having repelled a potential replacement or two in his 11 seasons. So when Kelce recently vowed to be ready to make every correct offensive call by the Sept. 11 regular-season opener in Detroit, he was heard as clearly as he once was around the Art Museum steps.
A playoff team last season with the right to believe they have improved, the Eagles intend to contend, not rebuild. For that, they will need every one of Kelce's skills, nuances and, they eventually hope, parade get-ups. Until then, Jurgens will learn from one of the best centers of the era.
"It's super valuable, not even just on the field, but off the field," Jurgens said. "He's a great leader, just awesome for the whole team in general. But for me, I can ask him about the playbook, what we are doing on the field and individual techniques. I love to pick his brain. He'll be in my ear. He'll be in everybody's ear."
That could be why Nick Sirianni sees a lot of his current center whenever he looks at his next one.
"Obviously, I don't want to compare him to Jason Kelce at this particular time," the head coach said after Jurgens flashed during the preseason opener against the Jets. "Jason Kelce has been playing at a high level for so long. There definitely are comparisons, and we saw that. Any time you evaluate a guy on college tape, you try to make a comparison – to paint a picture of what you see. So that was the comparison we saw at Nebraska. And with the way he kind of moves around, pull and gets to the second level, there are a lot of similarities.
"I've seen him be like a sponge around Jason. There are times out there where you think, 'Hey, listen, there is only one Jason Kelce.' But there are times out there and Cam is doing something and you're like, 'Wow, that kind of looked like Jason, right?'"
Two games into the preseason, the similarities have been striking. At some point, that will be required when the games count. But that's coming, too. Cam Jurgens is showing that it is coming soon.
Contact Jack McCaffery at jmccaffery@delcotimes.com
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Rolex is introducing three new versions of its Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona in 18 ct yellow, white or Everose gold. These versions are fitted on the innovative Oysterflex bracelet in elastomer reinforced with a metal blade, and are equipped with a monobloc Cerachrom bezel, patented by Rolex, in black ceramic. This latest evolution is a blend of high technology and sleek aesthetics, and pays tribute to the heritage of this legendary chronograph. The black bezel is reminiscent of the 1965 model that was fitted with a black Plexiglas bezel insert.
Like all Rolex watches, these new Cosmograph Daytona versions carry the Superlative Chronometer certification redefined by Rolex in 2015, which ensures singular performance on the wrist.
Created by Rolex in 1963, the Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona is a watch born to race. It has established an extraordinary track record in the world of motor sport thanks to its reliability and performance. Known simply as the "Daytona", it has risen to the rank of an icon as one of the best known chronographs in the world.
A key part of the model's identity is the bezel engraved with a tachymetric scale for measuring average speeds of up to 400 units of distance – miles or kilometres – per hour.
The monobloc Cerachrom bezel in high-tech ceramic offers a number of advantages: it is corrosion resistant, virtually scratchproof and the colour is unaffected by UV rays. This extremely durable bezel also offers an exceptionally legible tachymetric scale, thanks to the deposition of a thin layer of 18 ct gold or platinum in the numerals and graduations via a PVD (Physical Vapour Deposition) process. The monobloc Cerachrom bezel is made in a single piece and holds the crystal firmly in place on the middle case, ensuring waterproofness.
The Cosmograph Daytona's Oyster case, guaranteed waterproof to a depth of 100 metres (330 feet), is a paragon of robustness, proportion and elegance. Its characteristically shaped middle case is crafted from a solid block of 18 ct gold. Its fluted case back is hermetically screwed down with a special tool that allows only Rolex watchmakers to access the movement. The winding crown – fitted with the Triplock triple water-proofness system – as well as the chronograph pushers screw down securely against the case. Its crown guard is an integral part of the middle case. The crystal is made of virtually scratchproof sapphire. The water-proof Oyster case provides optimum protection for the Cosmograph Daytona's high-precision movement.
The Cosmograph Daytona is equipped with calibre 4130, a self-winding mechanical chronograph movement entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex. Its architecture, a composite of Rolex technology, was completely re-engineered: the number of components for the chronograph function was reduced significantly, thereby enhancing the movement's reliability.a fonction chronographe, améliorant d'autant sa fiabilité.
The robust chronograph is engaged by a mechanism with a column wheel and vertical clutch, allowing an instantaneous and extremely precise start. The oscillator, the true heart of the watch, has a blue Parachrom hairspring patented and manufactured by Rolex in an exclusive alloy. Insensitive to magnetic fields, the Parachrom hairspring offers great stability in the face of temperature variations and remains up to 10 times more precise than a traditional hairspring in case of shocks. A Rolex overcoil ensures its regularity in any position. Calibre 4130 is equipped with a self-winding module featuring a Perpetual rotor and boasts a power reserve of approximately 72 hours.
The new Cosmograph Daytona versions are fitted on an Oysterflex bracelet, developed and patented by Rolex. This technical bracelet combines in a singular way the robustness and reliability of a metal bracelet with the flexibility, comfort and aesthetics of an elastomer strap. At its core lies a superelastic metal blade overmoulded with high-performance black elastomer, a material that is particularly resistant to environmental effects and very durable. The Oysterflex bracelet is also fitted with an 18 ct yellow, white or Everose gold Oysterlock safety clasp that prevents accidental opening. It is equipped with the ingenious Rolex-patented Easylink rapid extension system that allows the wearer to easily increase the bracelet length by approximately 5 mm, for additional comfort in any circumstance.
Like all Rolex watches, the Cosmograph Daytona is covered by the Superlative Chronometer certification redefined by Rolex in 2015. This exclusive designation testifies that the watch has successfully undergone a series of tests conducted by Rolex in its own laboratories according to its own criteria, which exceed watchmaking norms and standards. The certification applies to the fully assembled watch, after casing the movement, guaranteeing superlative performance on the wrist in terms of precision, power reserve, waterproofness and self-winding. The precision of a Rolex Superlative Chronometer after casing is of the order of −2/+2 seconds per day, or more than twice that required of an official chronometer.


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What do you need for a good photograph? Subject? Light? A big yes indeed but don't forget the camera itself. A good photograph knows no camera. It doesn't matter if it's your cheap cellphone or the pricey DSLR. You need to have it with you every-time & everywhere you go. It's the only way you won't miss great photographs & succeed in improving as a photographer.
The other day I was at McDonald's with a friend. A humble water glass lay besides me and looked absolutely stunning under the beam of light cast upon it. I took out my mobile & snapped the following photographs. Truly a mundane subject transformed with the power of light.
What do you think? Let me know your thoughts!
Amidst a sea of black, there was white. From far off, white dotted the sea of black. On closer inspection, it bought immense delight & even surprise on the faces of onlookers. Some commented the new comers to be from Australia. The local vendor had a gala time weaving stories & charging premium for the yellow gathias. It was time of "Seagulls". They hit the Mumbai coast a few weeks ago much to dismay of the pigeons who were ignored by locals.
The seagulls as per the chana vendor(bird food vendor) arrived everyday early morning around 7AM & sat around till the sunset. In evening, large number of people flocked around to catch a glimpse of these white birds & they left no stone unturned even in feeding them. From little kids to elderly, everyone was fascinated by these small white wonders. Clicking away on mobile or trying to take selfie as they feed them.
I made the most of this opportunity and returned with the following pictures. Armed with a Canon EF-S 55-250mm IS & Canon 60D, I ventured near the coast for a few days. Each day was a unique experience in itself. Ofcourse, I had the challenge to work around the slow autofocus of my lens. I had adequate reach but the lens slow focus meant I missed a lot of shots. That also meant I had to take ample shots to have the good ones. It was all about patience & finding the perfect angles. There were even moments where I was equally tempted to swap on my wide angle zoom lens as at times, the seagulls flew really close.
Canon DSLR's offer a way to monitor your battery. A feature unknown to many. It is a simple but effective system. It lets you know whether the battery requires to be replaced. It also provides the number of shots taken since the battery was inserted.
To access this feature, simply go under the menu option "Battery Info" on your Canon DSLR. Once within, you will be able to see the battery inserted along-with shots taken and its health. Now press 'Info' & then select register. Now your battery will be registered and you can monitor it time and again. This way you can register multiple batteries. This also helps when you swap batteries with someone and are unable to identify the two, as the batteries are registered by the system via their unique serial number. This might not work if you are using third party batteries which do not have the smart chip within. I always recommend to use original spares from the manufacturer.
I am delighted to announce my Photography Youtube channel on this World Photography Day – ShutterTux.
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Yongnuo is known for its budget speedlights. These speedlights offer great value for money and have been proven reliable over the time. The brand is also known to offer identical features as found in the big manufacturer's arsenal. Today after a long period of using the company's latest speedlight, the Yongnuo YN-600EX-RT, I put down my views on the same.


The traditional bowler or derby was popular in the 19th century after the top hat was considered impractical for members of the working class.
Our version has the following steampunk elements added: 3 studded bands to form a wide hatband, a gear pendant with feathers and gears scattered on the crown. It is made from top quality wool felt. It's a real hat, not a cheap craft felt or costume cloth one! It is unlined and does not have a sweatband. The brim is 2 3/4" wide and the edge have black folded trim. The crown is 5" high.
One of a kind! It is a size L (7 3/4) and fits a head up to 23" around at the forehead.
For the upper class we have a top hat with goggles and for the 19th c. military types, we also have bicornes and tricorns with steampunk elements in our Hats and Headwear section.
We ship via USPS Priority Mail Insured which has a 2-3 delivery once the package has been posted, plus you can track it on-line.
DERBY or BOWLER HISTORY - Also known as bob hat, billy coke, billycock, and derby. It was first made in 1849 for Edward Coke, British soldier and politician and the younger brother of the 2nd Earl of Leicester. He ordered it from the hatters Lock & Co. of St James's as a sort of hard hat, to be close-fitting and to have a low crown so it can protect heads of Coke's gamekeepers so when they ride they don't hit their heads on branches of the trees. Before the bowler hat, gamekeepers wore top hats that were too high, got knocked off a lot and damaged when they hit the ground.
Lock & Co. gave job to its chief hatters Thomas and William Bowler (hence the name). Story says that when bowler hat was finished, Coke came to London on 17 December 1849, placed it on the floor and stomped on it two times. When he saw that it withstood the test he was pleased and paid 12 shillings for it. Until recently, it was believed that it was William Coke who ordered and designed the bowler hat but a nephew of the 1st Earl of Leicester presented research that proves otherwise. It is now common belief that it was Edward Coke who designed and commissioned the hat. Lock & Co. called it a "Coke" after its common practice to name hats after the one who ordered a custom hat. That explains why after that, the hat was called "billy coke" and "billycock". In years after that, it was call a bowler hat after the Bowler Brothers who first produced it.
Working class loved it in Victorian times, only later to become popular with middle and upper class in United Kingdom especially civil servants, clerks and bankers. Officers of the Queen's Guards wear them as a part of work dress.
Look for more steampunk hats in our Hats & Headwear section.


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Q: Laravel 5.4 LengthAwarePaginator My brain suddenly crashed on this one. Anyone care to help me is highly appreciated.
This is LengthAwarepaginator in laravel 5.4
Here is the code.
$collection = [];

            foreach ($maincategories->merchantCategory as $merchantCat) {

               foreach ($merchantCat->merchantSubcategory as $merchantSub) {

                   foreach($merchantSub->products as $products){

                        $collection[] = $products;
                   }
               }
            }

            $paginate = new LengthAwarePaginator($collection, count($collection), 10, 1, ['path'=>url('api/products')]);

            dd($paginate);

It displays perfectly but the problem is the items is 100. That's all my items and I specify it correctly. I need to display only 10.
Base on LengthAwarePaginator constructor. Here is the reference.
public function __construct($items, $total, $perPage, $currentPage = null, array $options = [])

Here is the screen shot.

Where did I go wrong? TY

A: When manually creating a paginator, you have to slice the result set yourself. The first parameter to the paginator should be the desired page of results, not the entire result set.
From the pagination documentation:

When manually creating a paginator instance, you should manually "slice" the array of results you pass to the paginator. If you're unsure how to do this, check out the array_slice PHP function.

I would suggest using a Collection to help out with this a little:
// ...

$collection = collect($collection);

$page = 1;
$perPage = 10;

$paginate = new LengthAwarePaginator(
    $collection->forPage($page, $perPage),
    $collection->count(),
    $perPage,
    $page,
    ['path' => url('api/products')]
);

A: For the heavy select and to avoid any multiple select to calculate the total from the table we unable to use model paginate
use Illuminate\Pagination\LengthAwarePaginator;

in your controller function
if(!isset($input["total"])){ //initial request
         $total = //Find the total only one time.
         $request->request->add(['total' => $total]); //Add it in the request so that we can print it in blade
}else
         $total = $input["total"];  //After initial request

$currentPage = LengthAwarePaginator::resolveCurrentPage(); //page variable from GET or POST
$perPage = 30; //Page Length
$offset = ($currentPage - 1) * $perPage; //find the offset to pass in query
$specificRecords = /*Collect specific page records in array
if mysql then Select * from table limit $perPage offset $offset
if ms sql then OFFSET {$offset} ROWS FETCH NEXT {$perPage} ROWS ONLY */
$records = new LengthAwarePaginator($specificRecords,$total,$perPage,Null,[ "path" => "/pagepath" ]);

in blade:
<center>{{$records->appends(Request::except([ 'page','_token' ]))->links()}}</center>

Check Page and total variable in page tags ensure you added page in except list :)


The simple definition of insomnia is 'having difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep'. But did you know that there are many different types of insomnia? Diagnosing it may require the help of a physician, but you can get a basic idea of it's different forms by reading this blog and finding out more online.
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Do you want to immerse yourself fully in the world of gambling? If your answer is yes, then there are a number of things that you will need to understand regarding the whole thing. First, you need to understand that there are people who have become reach because of gambling. In the same way, there are those who have become extremely poor because of gambling. So, it has to do with how you will take the whole thing. This article provides you with important tips that you need to understand as a gambler.
When it comes to gambling, you need to have the right information if you are to make money out of the whole thing. While it is true that your luck matters when it comes to gambling, it is also true that if you do not have the right information you might have heard time to make any money.
So, once you have decided on the type of gambling that you want to choose, the next important thing is to ensure that you have all the information regarding the game. If it is a casino, just make sure that you have all the tricks that are applied when the game is being played. The internet is there to provide you with all the information that you might need.
If you are new in the game, then it is wise to take some time and get to learn from those who have mastered the game. In this regard, it is good to understand that if you associated with pros, the chances of you becoming one of the are high. Also, observing the pros play is one of the best ways of collecting the important information that you will need in your career.
When it comes to gambling, you need to do with moderation. Remember that gambling is addictive, and if you can do it in the right way, it might just not be good for you. Like I said before, while there are people who have become rich because of gambling, there are others who have become poor because of it. So, you need to make sure that you manage your money in the right way.


A severe neurological speech disorder affecting 1 in every 1,000 children, it was something Nicole and Tom didn't know existed prior to their son Aiden, age six, being diagnosed.
"The brain does not send the proper signals to tongue, the jaw and the lips to make clear sounds," said Nicole.
Nicole, feeling that not enough was begin done in terms of research for the disorder, organized this years 11th Annual Western New York Walk for Apraxia.
The walk took place at Raymond Klimek Veterans Park and dozens of people gathered to take part in the event.
People from across North Tonawanda and beyond walked around the one-mile course to support Aiden and others afflicted by this disorder.
Wilson admits the condition can be a daily struggle for her young son but that she is hopeful for a positive prognosis.
"It requires intensive speech therapy and you just have to do a lot of repetitive speech," said Wilson.
They were hoping to raise more than $15,000 dollars from the walk with all money going to fund treatment plans.
The walk has become an annual tradition for many who seek to improve the lives of kids affected by Apraxia and support the families of those children.


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Ladybrille Official Media Sponsor of Hollywood-Nollywood "Through the Glass" Film
Sacramento, CA [September 18th, 2008] –Ladybrille announces it is the official media sponsor of the first Hollywood-Nollywood hybrid film written, directed and produced by a woman, A-list Nollywood Actress Stephanie Okereke. The film "Through the Glass" produced under Okereke's Next Page Productions Company, a company registered in the USA and Nigeria, premieres in Hollywood at the Pacific Design Center on October 18th, 2008.
"Ladybrille is proud to be the official media sponsor for "Through the Glass. Stephanie's commitment to using her craft to empower and encourage women, especially African women, to take on more diverse roles in the film industry is consistent with our business philosophy at Ladybrille," says Uduak Oduok, founder and Editor-in-Chief of Ladybrille. "In a little over a year, we have become known for bringing urban yet cosmopolitan African fashions and entertainment directly to Western consumers. We hope to continue to become a powerful platform for Africa's industry professionals and top brands to reach their target audience in the West and support filmmakers like Stephanie."
"Ladybrille's support of "Through the Glass" plays an important role in helping us reach a much broader audience, especially since "Through the Glass" consists of a very diverse cast," says Stephanie Okereke. "We are delighted Ladybrille is our official media sponsor and look forward to a mutually beneficial and rewarding relationship."
"Through the Glass" is the story of Jeffrey [Garret Mckechnie] who lives the ultimate life of a bachelor going through numerous non-committed relationships, but struggles to excel at work and gain his father's love and acceptance. Jeffrey's life gets even more intriguing when life deals him a card that stops him in his tracks. On a typical day, he returns from work to find a note "take care of your responsibility" left on top of a baby who is abandoned on his door steps. In nothing short of what is scary, confusing and comedic, Jeffrey turns to his Nigerian neighbor, Ada [Stephanie Okereke] who he has a secret crush on, to help him. The film unfolds to answer pressing questions such as: what happens to the baby? Will Jeffrey break through the glass of his phobia for commitment and keep the baby? Will Jeffrey confess his secret crush on Ada?
"Through the Glass" premieres at the Pacific Design Center's Silver Screen Theater, a 380 seat state-of-the art luxury film venue located in the heart of West Hollywood, at the corner of Melrose Avenue and San Vicente Boulevard. To watch the trailer and purchase tickets visit "Through the Glass" website at www.throughtheglassmovie.com.
About Ladybrille
Ladybrille is the pioneer online publication that brings African fashions and its industry directly to the Western Consumer. Guided by its slogan, "Where the West Meets Today's African Fashion Industry," it fuses the best of both worlds, African & American/European, in an unconventional yet sophisticated way. The result is a publication that captures the beautifully intertwined yet distinct culture of African & American/European fashion and fashion lifestyles. Ladybrille delivers brilliant fashion focused coverage of Africa's fashion, music and movie industries; with emphasis on Africa's fashion industry via leading fashion designers, fashion and beauty trends, fashion weeks, award shows, fashion news and much more."
About Stephanie Okereke
With a huge fan base across the continent of Africa, A-List Nollywood Actress Stephanie Okereke's tenacity, wit, intelligence, grace and natural acting abilities has earned her a reputation as one of the best actresses on the continent and in Nollywood, the third largest film industry in the world. A graduate of English and Literal studies, Okereke made her first venture into film in 1997. By 2003, she won the Reel Awards "Best Actress" award for her role in the movie "Emotional Crack." In 2005, she was a nominee for the Africa Movie Academy Awards [AMAA]. On her way to AMAA, however, tragedy struck when she was involved in a terrible car accident that left her with a broken leg and burns on her face and hands. Okereke, with a fighting and determined spirit, bounced back and by 2006, she won the Afro-Hollywood Awards, Film Makers USA Award for Excellence with subsequent awards in 2007 for the Miriam Makeba Award for Excellence and 2008 Beyond the Tears Humanitarian Awards for her work against rape, vesico vaginal fistula and HIV/AIDS.
Not satisfied with being just an actress and wanting to create a voice and other roles for African women in Africa's film industry, Okereke came to the United States to study film at the New York Film Academy at Universal Studios, Los Angeles. Armed with her knowledge, intelligence, determination and creativity, Okereke established her Production company "Next Page Productions" and has recently expanded her portfolio to include the titles of director, writer and producer in her first feature Hollywood-Nollywood film hybrid, "Through the Glass," creating what she hopes is a preview of the direction and roles African women will embrace in the film industry. http://www.stephanieokereke.com/.
Posted by LADYBRILLE.com at 10:07 PM Labels: Films
congrats stephanie and ladybrille. it is awesome to see such beautiful strong black african women working together, harmoniously. it does says a lot about the both of you
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Im happy Stephanie sees the forest not just a tree. Congratulations to both of you on reaching out for bigger and better. I think its inspirational. Please let us know how we can do our bit to promote it.


The best "general" spiritual direction comes from studying the Bible, the inspired word of God and from the official teachings of the Catholic Church such as in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. We can also find good spiritual direction from studying the official teachings of the Church such as the Documents of the Church Councils, Papal Encyclicals and the lives and writings of the Saints. (See links.) God's word in Scripture can also be used as a basis for prayer in that we not only read Scripture but we ponder it prayerfully. One technique for doing this is Lectio Divina.
Psalm 1:1-3: "Blessed is the man who hath not walked in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stood in the way of sinners, nor sat in the chair of pestilence: But his will is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he shall meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree which is planted near the running waters, which shall bring forth its fruit, in due season. And his leaf shall not fall off: and all whatsoever he shall do shall prosper."
Proverbs 3:5-6: "Have confidence in the Lord with all thy heart, and lean not upon thy own prudence. In all thy ways think on him, and he will direct thy steps."
Psalm 36:3-7 "Trust in the Lord, and do good, and dwell in the land, and thou shalt be fed with its riches. Delight in the Lord, and he will give thee the requests of thy heart. Commit thy way to the Lord, and trust in him, and he will do it. And he will bring forth thy justice as the light, and thy judgment as the noonday. Be subject to the Lord and pray to him. Envy not the man who prospereth in his way; the man who doth unjust things."
Philippians 4:4-13 "Rejoice in the Lord always: again, I say, rejoice. Let your modesty be known to all men. The Lord is nigh. Be nothing solicitous: but in every thing, by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your petitions be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasseth all understanding, keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. For the rest, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever modest, whatsoever just, whatsoever holy, whatsoever lovely, whatsoever of good fame, if there be any virtue, if any praise of discipline: think on these things. The things which you have both learned and received and heard and seen in me, these do ye: and the God of peace shall be with you. Now I rejoice in the Lord exceedingly that now at length your thought for me hath flourished again, as you did also think; but you were busied. I speak not as it were for want. For I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, to be content therewith. I know both how to be brought low, and I know how to abound (every where and in all things I am instructed): both to be full and to be hungry: both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things in him who strengtheneth me."
Matt: 6:31-34 "Be not solicitous therefore, saying: What shall we eat: or what shall we drink, or wherewith shall we be clothed? For after all these things do the heathens seek. For your Father knoweth that you have need of all these things. Seek ye therefore first the kingdom of God, and his justice, and all these things shall be added unto you. Be not therefore solicitous for to morrow; for the morrow will be solicitous for itself. Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof."
Matt 6:5-15 "And when ye pray, you shall not be as the hypocrites, that love to stand and pray in the synagogues and corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men: Amen I say to you, they have received their reward. But thou when thou shalt pray, enter into thy chamber, and having shut the door, pray to thy Father in secret, and thy father who seeth in secret will repay thee. And when you are praying, speak not much, as the heathens. For they think that in their much speaking they may be heard. Be not you therefore like to them for your Father knoweth what is needful for you, before you ask him. Thus therefore shall you pray: Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our supersubstantial bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation. But deliver us from evil. Amen. For if you will forgive men their offences, your heavenly Father will forgive you also your offences. But if you will not forgive men, neither will your Father forgive you your offences."
Matt 6:21-22 "And Jesus answering, said to them: Amen, I say to you, if you shall have faith and stagger not, not only this of the fig tree shall you do, but also if you shall say to this mountain, Take up and cast thyself into the sea, it shall be done. And all things whatsoever you shall ask in prayer believing, you shall receive."
Luke 6:12 "And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray: and he passed the whole night in the prayer of God."
Matt. 26:39 "And going a little further, he fell upon his face, praying and saying: My Father, if it be possible, let this chalice pass from me. Nevertheless, not as I will but as thou wilt."
James 5:13 "Is any of you sad? Let him pray: Is he cheerful in mind? Let him sing."
Luke 11:1-13 "And it came to pass that as he was in a certain place praying, when he ceased, one of his disciples said to him: Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. And he said to them: When you pray, say: Father, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins, for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation. And he said to them: Which of you shall have a friend and shall go to him at midnight and shall say to him: Friend, lend me three loaves, Because a friend of mine is come off his journey to me and I have not what to set before him. And he from within should answer and say: Trouble me not; the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed. I cannot rise and give thee. Yet if he shall continue knocking, I say to you, although he will not rise and give him because he is his friend; yet, because of his importunity, he will rise and give him as many as he needeth. And I say to you: Ask, and it shall be given you: seek, and you shall find: knock, and it shall be opened to you. For every one that asketh receiveth: and he that seeketh findeth: and to him that knocketh it shall be opened: And which of you, if he ask his father bread, will he give him a stone? Or a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent? Or if he shall ask an egg, will he reach him a scorpion? If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father from heaven give the good Spirit to them that ask him?"


It's 1984, and Michael Jackson is king – even in Waihau Bay, New Zealand. Here we meet Boy, an 11-year-old who lives on a farm with his gran, a goat, and his younger brother, Rocky (who thinks he has magic powers). Shortly after Gran leaves for a week, Boy's father, Alamein, appears out of the blue. Having imagined a heroic version of his father during his absence, Boy comes face to face with the real version-an incompetent hoodlum who has returned to find a bag of money he buried years before. This is where the goat enters.


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Soul Twin Messiah (STM) Tracks 2021!!Evan Hirsch2021-05-09T01:34:06+00:00
Hello Friends!!
Welcome to the home of our NEW TRACKS! These are freshly produced and mastered by our musical hero Joel Jaffe at Studio D (World Studios) in Sausalito. We are so excited to share these with you and are massively proud of the work that has been accomplished in this collaboration between STM, JJ, and the other musicians and technical experts who helped bring these songs to life. Please enjoy the listens, and drop us a line to let us know what you think. We plan to record at least 30 songs this year, so stay tuned for way more tracks, as well as actual public releases of singles, our EP, and our album! Speaking of which, since these songs have not yet been released, we appreciate you keeping them to yourselves, except of course for the whisper campaign. Anyone who is a fan of rock music deserves a little, "You gotta check out this new band STM" in their ear. We are recording in batches of six, and will post the batches here as they are complete.
Heal Me is the theme song to our (yet to be released) cooking show S.O.U.L.'s Kitchen. It is a slice of Americana featuring the Fender Stratocaster, steel dobro, harmonica, and more.
https://souldocumentary.love/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Heal-Me-tm.wav
Comfort You
Comfort You is the theme song to our Wednesday show "S.O.U.L. LOVE", featuring a full thirty seconds of hugs to uplift our spirits, while enjoying the soothing sounds of our ballad anthem.
https://souldocumentary.love/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Comfort-you-tm.wav
Find an Answer is the theme song to our Sunday show S.O.U.L. Listens, which features long format interviews of insightful experts helping us find useful answers to our concerns for the future.
https://souldocumentary.love/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Find-an-Answer-tm.wav
Our Lady Mary Jane
Our Lady Mary Jane is the epic Cannabis anthem for the 21st century!! Enthusiasts for the plant the world over may choose to unite through this inspirational song praising the plant and all it can do for us. The song even takes on a religious overtone.
https://souldocumentary.love/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Lady-Mary-Jane-tm.wav
Shut Up & Listen to Me
Shut Up & Listen to Me is a hard rock song of exacerbation. When we are blind to the fact that others are trying to support us, they can get frustrated and want to give up. The more we learn to nurture their good ideas, the more we can help one another to find a thriving life.
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Rock Bottom reveals a side of neo-classic rock that sits right between Lynyrd Skynyrd, Rick Derringer, and Werewolves of London. As the song says, from LOVE, we are finally learning, but we have a long, long way to go…
https://souldocumentary.love/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Rock-Bottom-tm.wav
Learn more about Soul Twin Messiah…
Lastly, please be sure to follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for updates, as well as subscribe to our YouTube channel to enjoy our weekly video posts.
Got Money
Got Money is a straight up classic rocker with licks up the wazoo over tight drum grooves. The song begs the question of what our world could look like if we grew beyond money altogether and put our values for a thriving planet first.
The Truth is a true neo classic rock song with some tasty hooks. Kip and Evan sing back and forth, while many join in for the powerful choruses. Will you join us "RIGHT NOW!" so we can get to higher and higher truths for all our benefit?
Mad LOVE Story
Mad LOVE Story, the theme song to our show Monday Minute Live, is the tale of three tunes in one: a tense rocker, a classic rock groove, and a reggae vibe. The song implores us to reexamine what we believe to be true, real, right and wrong, and regain our sanity by turning the page of our lives and writing a Mad LOVE Story that is "ours not mine".
Plato's Cave
Plato's Cave, the theme song to our show S.O.U.L. Seekers, is based on the allegory of prisoners who believe they are trapped in a cave The shadows on the wall fools them, as access to freedom is steps away, if only they turned to see it. This analogy applies to individuals chained by ego and fear, and the collective trapped in illusions separation and scarcity.
We Are Messiahs
We Are Messiahs is the epic theme song for Soul Twin Messiah. The song encourages us to take responsibility for the impact we have upon others and the world around us. When we take the reins of our own lives, and put our values first, we can be the change we wish to see.
A Matter of Perception
A Matter of Perception is a punk/new wave song with a philosophical perspective reminding us that our entire experience is shaped by our perceptions. If we could relax our egos and step inside the minds and hearts of one another, we could perceive as they do and transform our fear and judgement to acceptance and understanding.
Only Gold Matters
Johnny Do Good
Web of Lies
Sky Came Crashing Down
Share the Riches with Me


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Peter J. Dube, 79, Massachusetts Army National Guardsman For 37 Years
December 1, 2020 December 1, 2020 editor	First national, Massachusetts Army National Guard, Massachusetts National Cemetery, Norton Funeral Home, Peter J. Dube, St
FRAMINGHAM – Peter J. Dube, age 79, of Framingham, died, Friday, November 27, 2020. Born in Framingham, he was the
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Gerard F. Hurley, 85, Korean War & Naval Veteran, Plumber
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NATICK – Gerard F. Hurley, 85, of Natick, Saturday November 21, 2020. Beloved husband of 58 years of the late Ruth
Karen Nora Callahan, 70, St. Patrick's Manor Medical Biller
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FRAMINGHAM – Karen Nora Callahan, 70, of Framingham, died, May 14, 2020, at Tufts Medical Center in Boston. Born in
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ASHLAND – Jeannette Cecelia (Tash) Lesage, 85, of Ashland, formerly of North Adams, passed away on Sunday May 10, 2020.
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FRAMINGHAM – Sister Mary Louise Mawn, CSJ in her 79th year as a beloved member of the Sisters of Saint


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SPG App for Apple Watch
Client: Starwood Hotels & Resorts
Role: Creative Direction / App Design / UI Design
The SPG app for Apple Watch provides the industry-first mobile check-in functionality and the ability to unlock a guest's hotel door, explore the property, your SPG account, and more right from their wrist at over 150 W, Aloft, and Element hotels worldwide.
The SPG app for Apple Watch creates an unparalleled experience at our 1,200+ hotels by providing the important information guests need right when they need it, like the hotel's address in the local language, transportation options, directions, and SPG account updates. It will even remind them of the most commonly forgotten thing when traveling – their room number.
Featured by Apple in:
• 3 keynotes
• 3 TV commercials
• Apple.com and the iTunes App Store
• Apple Watch Human Interface Guidelines
• Best Apple Watch Apps
APP CONCEPT
Curated content when you need it
Unlike other mobile apps for smartphones and tablets, wearable experiences need to be designed to distill and curate information for the user who is focused on using the form factor to help them accomplish something in the moment. The SPG App for Apple Watch continues the pioneering concept of state-aware design to give guests the information and functionality they need before, during, and after staying at a Starwood hotel through glances, notifications, and the Watch app.
9 Brands.
1 App. The app uses state-aware user experience design to customize the apps visual design and content based on which of Starwood's nine brands. The results are a robust design system that lefts the app come to life with unique branding that makes every interaction in every property feel unique.
It started with a rubber band and a sugar packet
For an app that got so much attention, the design process could not have started in a simpler way. The team and I had been asked to be one of the first groups to start designing an app for what would become the Apple Watch months before it was even announced. We could not see or use the hardware when we started the process. We were designing the experience, which presented obvious challenges. How do you create an experience for something you can't see or use? We did it by looking around the room we were working on to find a way to build a prototype to let us understand what the experience would be like. It was crude, but our first prototype was created by walking around for the first two weeks with a sugar packet sized to what we had been told would be the size of the watch rubber-banded to my wrist.
APPLE WATCH GLANCE
1 Glance with 1,204 designs
We wanted the Glance to use our state-aware user experience design, so the content will change depending on if you are on or off the property. All the on-property glances are branded and use photography unique to each property to make them feel as relevant and personalized as possible.
If you are not on one of our properties, the Glance will display all essential information about your SPG account, including your Starpoint balance and member tier. If you are on a property that does have SPG Keyless technology, then the Glance serves as a shortcut to unlock your door from Apple Watch.
What you need before you need it
CITY ARRIVAL
The app will show them a notification with the address of the hotel in the local language to make it as easy as possible to get to the property.
HOTEL ARRIVAL
The app will notify them with their check-in date, check-out date, and confirmation number, so they have all the information they need to check into the hotel.
HOTEL RETURN
When they arrive at the property, every time after their initial arrival, they will receive a notification welcoming them back to the hotel and displaying action buttons that will show them their room number or give them the ability to unlock their hotel door.
SPG KEYLESS ENTRY
We'll get the door
SPG Keyless represents a groundbreaking turning point in the traditional hotel experience by fundamentally redefining how guests arrive and check in to their rooms. SPG Keyless – powered by the SPG app – enables guests to bypass the front desk, avoid waiting in line, and ultimately unlock their stay with a simple smartphone tap. This innovation frees up hotel associates' time, allowing them to engage with guests and transform the first interaction from transactional to personal. It's high-tech, supporting high-touch unlike ever before. Starwood tapped the world's largest lock manufacturer, Assa Abloy, to create an all-new, Bluetooth-enabled lock as well as keyless software, which are designed to securely recognize and connect with a guest's mobile device. Learn more about SPG Keyless here.
Opening the door with a little misdirection
Getting SPG Keyless to work on Apple Watch was a complicated process because we had to find a way to get existing functionality to work in a new way and on a new form factor that had not even launched yet. After a lot of trial and error, we made it work by taking a simple approach that most people could not figure out because it was so obvious.
Using SPG keyless from the smartphone app was a process where you would open the app, tap unlock the door, and then hold the phone up to the sensor on the door to unlock it. The door sensor would typically be in sleep mode to preserve battery life, but when the phone's metal would disrupt the sensor field, the lock would wake up and start scanning for a key. The key would then be sent from the phone to lock through Bluetooth to unlock the door.
The process for SPG Keyless on Apple Watch was similar but different in a few key ways. Most people assumed that we used the Bluetooth functionality in Apple Watch to send the key, but no one could access the Bluetooth in the Apple Watch, and we were no exception. Like the phone, we used the metal in the watch to wake up the door sensor. When a guest would tap 'unlock door' on the SPG Apple Watch app, we would trigger the key to still be sent from the phone but with a much stronger Bluetooth signal than if the key had been triggered from the phone. This way, it made it look like the entire process of unlocking the door happened from the Apple Watch as the guest would open the app, tap 'unlock door' hold the Apple Watch up to the sensor and then see the door sensor turn green as it appeared to unlock the door.
Featured in 3 Apple TV commercials. The SPG Apple Watch app was featured in the Apple TV commercials 'Us', 'Music' and 'Travel'. In the commercial 'Us' it was the only partner app shown and was prominently featured with a couple opening a hotel door.
A small app with big customization
The home screen of the SPG App for the Apple Watch has four different states based on where the user is in their stay cycle with SPG. The first state is simply a display that tells the guest they must log in to their SPG account to use the app on Apple Watch. This was done because we found that generic interactions on the property were not compelling and interactions, like searching for a hotel or booking a room, were too cumbersome to make sense of a device like this. Once the user is logged in, but if they have no upcoming stays, the home screen will display messaging customized to their SPG tea and show them their current SPG account information. If the user has upcoming stays, the home screen will display those stays, which they can then use as a jumping-off point to the property pages to find out more about the hotels. For example, when the user stays at Starwood property, the home screen will customize itself with shortcuts that allow the user to quickly get their room number, unlock their door, and access all information they need for the hotel.
Localized in English, Spanish, Chinese and Japanese Every day Starwood does business online in more languages than the United Nations and we wanted to bring this globalization to the SPG App for Apple Watch. The app was designed and launched in English, Chinese, Japanese and Spanish so guests in those key markets would be able to experience the app.
ON PROPERTY EXPERIENCE
Your room key, local guide, and more
The SPG App for Apple Watch comes to life when the guest arrives at one of Starwood's 1,200+ properties worldwide. Every part of the app, from glances, notifications, the home screen, and property pages, will all transform to help curate and present the information the guest needs when they need it. For example, the home screen provides shortcuts to the most used functions, while the property pages have a host of important information the guest will need, from how to contact the hotel to how much a taxi should cost to get you from the airport to the hotel.
Featured in 3 Apple keynotes. My design for SPG on Apple Watch was one of only two apps featured in all 3 Apple Watch keynotes including the announcement keynote,featured by Tim Cook in their last keynote of 2014 and again by Kevin Lynch at the Spring Forward event.
FEATURED BY APPLE
Featured on Apple.com, the iTunes App Store, in marketing, and more
The SPG App for Apple Watch was one of only 6 hero apps to be prominently featured on Apple.com where it had its own stand-alone module in the Apple Watch section of the site and was also part of the shopping process where customers could see what apps would look like on the Watch they were thinking of purchasing. Once the Watch had launched, the app was featured in multiple places in the iTunes App Store, including the primary promo placement, topping the list of recommended apps in the Travel section and on the homepage of the App Store. The app was also featured in marketing communications, including emails to new owners. It was highlighted in three places as one of the best apps for your new Apple Watch.
Named one of Apple's Best Apple Watch Apps My design for SPG on Apple Watch was named as one of Apple's Best Apple Watch Apps of 2015 which are chosen by Apple as being the most visionary, inventive and irresistible apps of the year.
Covered by over 100 press outlets
The SPG app for Apple Watch has been featured 250 press pieces across top-tier national, tech, travel, and broadcast press. Notable coverage included The New York Times (print and online), USA Today, Mashable, AdWeek, CNN, CNBC, The Wall Street Journal, TechCrunch, TODAY.com, Re/Code and Financial Times, among many others. And global coverage from the UK (Daily Mail, The Telegraph, The Scotsman) to China (China Daily, China.com, CCTV.com), among others.
Featured in Apple's Human Interface Guidelines
The design work for the SPG App for Apple Watch was also included in Apple's Watch Human Interface Guidelines, which are the definitive guidelines for designing for the platform.
" I'd add a fourth (killer app): While testing the watch, I was able to try it during a check-in at a W hotel in Washington, D.C. As I walked in, my room number appeared on the watch, and I was able to breeze by the front desk, go right to the room and use the watch as a key. " – Walt Mossberg
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Gara Oreshets
See it on the map Bulgarian properties in Vidin Region - Gara oreshec
Gara Oreshets is a village in north - western Bulgaria. It is located in the municipality Dimovo, region of Vidin.
The village is situated in a valley, located about 11 km south - east of the town of Belogradchik, about 48 km south of Vidin and about 116 km north - west of Sofia.
The climate is temperate continental, average July temperatures are around 20 ° C, and average January - about 0 ° C.
Oreshets is part of the railway line Sofia - Mezdra - Vidin.
The population is about 830 people.
The village has 4 shops, 2 cafes, home for the elderly, church.
Besides railway transport in the village there are bus lines that carry passengers to the nearby town of Belogradchik. There are three daily trains to Vidin and another three trains to Sofia, one to Mezdra and one to Brusartsi.
The village has a villa zone, where locals grow vines. Oreshets station has a football team called the "Crown Oreshets. There are also hunting groups numbering over 50 people.
Tourism and Sightseeing
The area of the village of Gara Oreshets is rich in karst caves, a large and easily accessible from the caves are "Crown" and "Kozarnika.
3 km from the village on the way to leading to Belogradchik is located cave Zhivanina dupka. There, according to archaeologists before people lived 1.6 million years and still be conducted archaeological research. Recently scientists have discovered near the village and the oldest in Europe, animal bones, which are believed to have grown by a person and believe that there lived the first European. Because of the archaeological work near, the village some of the residents offer rooms. The village has no hotels, accommodation is in hotels in Belogradchik.
Incredibles Belogradchik rocks and castle fortress is located about 5 km west of the village.
Nature is beautiful, this can be seen rare and protected representatives of flora and fauna.
In the village there are resources and prerequisites for the development of cultural, culinary tourism and hunting. Unspoilt nature, clean air, sympathetic to local conditions enable the future development of tourism as an important sector of local economy.
References: bg.wikipedia.org, bg.guide-bulgaria.com
Photos: internet


Alaska Congressman Don Young has joined a group of House Democrats who are seeking legal status for a product called CBD. That stands for cannabidiol, a cannabis product often sold as a food additive. CBD doesn't have the psychoactive components that cause a marijuana high, but all kinds of claims are made about its health benefits. It's featured as an ingredient in everything from candy to cosmetics, even dog treats and horse chow.
CBD is widely sold, but it's in something of a gray market. Young is among a dozen Congress members who wrote a letter to the Food and Drug Administration, asking that the agency provide advice on "lawful pathways" for food products containing CBD.
Young, the most senior member of the House, was the only Republican to sign the letter.
"I'm a conservative, Republican. But I believe in state's rights," Young explained in 2017, when he became a founding member of the House "cannabis caucus." That's a group of lawmakers who generally want federal law to respect state policies on marijuana.
Young posted a picture of himself in Fairbanks this week meeting with an Alaska cannabis industry group.
In the 2018 Farm Bill, Congress legalized hemp, defined as cannabis with little or no psychoactive compounds. But Congress left the FDA with the authority to regulate products derived from hemp. Currently there are very few regulations over CBD products, something officials in Alaska say worries them about health safety and quality control.
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Roadster Rumble: Solstice is selling well, but MX-5 is still king of the drop-top realm
Rick Kranz | Automotive News
Mazda MX-5 Miata: The segment veteran has found a new gear, thanks to a redesign.
It was like the clash of roadster titans -- General Motors launched the Pontiac Solstice last fall at about the same time Mazda introduced a redesigned version of the venerable MX-5 Miata.
The dust is now clearing. So who lost? Was Mazda's long-reigning roadster king dethroned by a powerful new foe?
The answer is a resounding no. The 2006 MX-5 Miata's sales have not suffered because of the Solstice -- or the Saturn Sky that followed this spring. In fact, MX-5 Miata sales jumped 169.7 percent for the January-through-May period. The Mazda's sales increase is attributed to favorable reviews for the redesigned 2006 model.
The MX-5 Miata and GM's two new roadsters are selling fast as the segment for two-passenger sports cars priced under $30,000 has expanded. Only four cars are in that category: the MX-5, Nissan 350Z, and the Solstice and Sky.
Pontiac sold 9,700 Solstices from January through May, but it wooed relatively few MX-5 owners. The Mazda accounted for only 3.0 percent of all Solstice trade-ins, according to the Power Information Network. The Jeep Wrangler was the vehicle most often traded in for the Solstice, accounting for 3.3 percent.
Pontiac Solstice: Hot car, but few Miata owners are switchnig to it.
Of all buyers who traded in a Miata for a new vehicle from January through May, 29.4 percent bought another Miata. The No. 2 choice of those trading in the Mazda roadster was the Mazda3 (4.3 percent) followed by the Ford Mustang (4.2 percent) and the Solstice (2.1 percent.)
The days supply of cars as of June 1 showed that both roadsters remain popular: Solstice, 21 days; MX-5 Miata, 43.
But if the past is any guide, the market for most two-passenger sports cars likely will cool off, and only the strong will survive.
"I think this segment has limited potential," said Tom Libby, J.D. Power senior director of industry analysis. "I think (sales) go up and then they fairly quickly come down. They do not have the longevity of more functional models like sedans."
That does not necessarily mean the Solstice, MX-5 Miata or the Saturn Sky are doomed to extinction, Libby says.
But for the Solstice and Sky to have a long, successful run, he says, GM needs to avoid the pitfalls that led to the failure of a similar two-seat roadster, the 1990 Mercury Capri. That model debuted shortly after 1989 Mazda MX-5 Miata went on sale.
But the front-drive, Australian-assembled Capri lasted only five model years.
"The contrast between the two couldn't be more vivid. Mercury just failed to establish the model from the get-go, and it just didn't last," Libby says.
"The Mazda has really worn quite well," he says, because the company managed to build equity in the name.


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It's a hard truth that, in the real world, Goliath sometimes beats David.
In the July issue of Sojourners, I wrote  about the battle to save the Anna Louise Inn and how Cincinnati's faith community has come together for the fight. Run by Cincinnati Union Bethel, a small non-profit, the Inn has provided safe and affordable housing for women in the city for 104 years and is one of Cincinnati's most revered institutions.
But last Monday, Cincinnati Union Bethel announced it was selling the Anna Louise Inn to Western and & Southern Financial Group after a two-year legal battle.
Cincinnati Union Bethel owns both the Inn and the land on which it sits, but Western & Southern – a Fortune 500 company located across the street – wanted the property to build high-end real estate. So, when Cincinnati Union Bethel received $13 million in federal tax credits to renovate the Inn, Western & Southern sued them and the city of Cincinnati.
All the Inn supporters I interviewed for my article said the same thing: Western & Southern's lawsuit is frivolous and has no legal basis; what Western & Southern is really doing is dragging out a long and expensive process, eventually forcing Cincinnati Union Bethel to sell the Inn.
So it did not go without notice that the Cincinnati Union Bethel also cited the impending expiration of their tax credits as a reason for settling with Western & Southern.
"Our tax credits … were due to expire at the end of the year and we would have lost the opportunity to fulfill our mission because they can't be awarded if there is litigation in process," they wrote in their statement.
Rev. Robert Clary, a retired Presbyterian minister who lives by the Anna Louise Inn, said he views the sale as proof that Western & Southern's tactic worked.
Other supporters of the Inn were more surprised. Last week, Troy Jackson , co-director of Ohio Prophetic Voices, sent out an email to Anna Louise Inn supporters expressing his shock and stating that Cincinnati Union Bethel, ultimately, was no match for Western & Southern's vast resources.
And, indeed, Western & Southern's CEO is touting the sale as such.
The women of the Anna Louise Inn will not be homeless; Cincinnati Union Bethel is using the money from the sale and their tax credits to build a new facility in a new neighborhood. But as Rev. Clary put it, the entire of Cincinnati has been a made a loser on principle.
"It's sad. The Barretts are people who are doing what corporate America across the country is doing, which is attempting to set the agenda and control the cities," he said.
Currently, Western & Southern plans to turn the former Anna Louise Inn into an upscale hotel that will accompany seven new restaurants, a new parking garage, and a new headquarters building for Western & Southern.
But Cincinnati's faith community has already stated it will not forget. Furthermore, this set back as not deterred them from the fight against corporate greed.
Dawn Araujo is Editorial Assistant at Sojourners.


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Who is Katana Man in 'Chainsaw Man' and what's his beef with Denji?
Ethan Alexander Nov 29, 2022 6:23 pm Nov 29, 2022 6:23 pm
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Warning: the following article contains spoilers for Chainsaw Man season one, episode eight, "Gunfire."
Katana Man's introduction in Chainsaw Man has to be one of the most brutal so far, due in part because of his connection to Denji.
The morning after the dinner celebrating their victory against the Eternity Devil, Denji and Himeno discuss love. Himeno comes up with an idea to help Denji win the heart of Makima, and they form the Secret Council. They're no longer just coworkers, they're friends. Later, Denji, Aki, Power, and Himeno have something to eat at an establishment and are having a good conversation before disaster strikes.
In the city, people have guns in their possession and violence breaks out. The Devil Hunters hear a gunshot and it distracts them from their conversation. A man in a leather coat seated at a nearby table makes a comment about the ramen and Power takes offense to how casual he's acting towards them. The stranger talks about how bad tastes when you're young can mean you'll have bad tastes as an adult, and that his grandfather used to take him to fancy places. He was in the Yakuza, but the man stressed that he was still a good guy and called him a "necessary evil."
The man shows Denji a picture of his grandfather — the same crime boss Denji killed in the first episode, and it gets worse from there. Denji is shot in the head by the stranger and then shoots Himeno in the chest before he transforms into Katana Man, who bears striking similarities to Denji in his Chainsaw Man form. As his name suggests, he's got katanas attached to his arms and one jutting out of his forehead and they drip with blood. Power gets close enough to uppercut him in the jaw, and Aki summons the Fox Devil who bursts through the building and devours Katana Man.
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Katana Man wouldn't go down that easy. The Fox Devil tells Aki that something outrageous is in her mouth that's neither human nor devil and Katana Man cuts through the forehead in the devil's eye to break free, and starts fighting Aki. Aki pulls out his special sword from the Curse Devil — the one Himeno didn't want him to use in Hotel Morin because it would take a chunk out of his life — and cuts Katana Man three times before he's kicked off. It seems like Katana Man might be defeated when a blonde woman in a red hoodie appears, Akane, and demands that he defeat Aki.
Katana Man partnered with Akane to seek revenge on Denji for having killed his grandfather. He merged with the Katana Devil, and he's a human-devil hybrid, which explains why the Fox Devil made that comment about his taste of him. He tells Denji that he's after his heart right before he shoots him, and all of these people with guns are a sign that the Gun Devil is at work. There's a scene earlier in the episode when Makima is on a train en route to a business meeting with bigwigs in Tokyo and a gunman fires at Makima and her associate.
Aki mentions that only police officers and Public Safety Devil Hunters are allowed to have guns, making this scene even more worrisome. He's out of his depths facing this new threat. Katana Man slashes Aki so fast that Power can't even see his movements. He's got increased strength, durability, speed, and a special technique called the sword-draw dash where he crouches low, then moves so fast that it looks like he's teleporting. That's why Power couldn't identify him when he attacked Denji. For as powerful as he is, Akane appears to be even above him. Her pep talk gives him the strength to fight back and when she uses her Snake Devil it has deadly consequences.
This episode brings events from episode one, "Dog and Chainsaw," back into the light. Denji was paying off his debts as a Devil Hunter for hire and working for the Yakuza. Denji's late father's debts were transferred to him and he was forced to work for the criminal organization. The mob boss set up a trap for Denji, transforming into the Zombie Devil to kill him, and it inadvertently turned him into Chainsaw Man when his pet Pochita made a contract with the young man and merges with his heart.
Denji had to kill the crime boss to spare his life, but that matters little to Katana Man who holds onto fond memories of his grandfather.


Turkish Olympic Committee (TOC) is organizing an international swimming event, "Gallipoli 1915 Memorial Swim" in the Anzac Cove, Gallipoli to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the 1915 Battle of Gallipoli.
TOC believes in the importance of commemoration of Gallipoli 1915, a battle eventually to set an example how the combatant countries can transform war into peace and turn Gallipoli into a scene of enduring friendship.
"Those heroes who shed their blood and lost their lives . You are now lying in the soil of a friendly country. Therefore, rest in peace. There is no difference between the Johnnies and the Mehmets to us where they lie side by side here in this country of ours. You, the mothers who sent their sons from far away countries. Wipe away your tears. Your sons are now lying in our bosom and are in peace. After having lost their lives on this land, they have become our sons as well." This tribute to the perished soldiers by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, who was a commander of Ottoman forces at the Dardanelles and later the founder of the new Republic of Turkey, grace memorials in Anzac Parade-Canberra, Tarakena Bay-Wellington and Anzac Cove-Gallipoli.
And "Gallipoli 1915 Memorial Swim", an event with the theme of `Peace and Friendship', is a call for universal peace. So much in line with the goal of the Olympic Movement: to contribute to building a peaceful and better world through sport practiced without discrimination of any kind and in mutual understanding with a spirit of friendship, solidarity and fair play.
The Location will be the Anzac Cove of Gallipoli (Çanakkale), Turkey.
Anzac Cove is a small cove on the Gallipoli peninsula in Turkey. It became famous as the site of WW I landing of the ANZACs (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps). The name "Anzac Cove", also later officially recognised by the by Turkish Government, received this name as a first on 29th of April, 1915. The Anzacs landed here in the darkness and here was surrounded with enormous heights. Anzacs expected beach and gentle slope instead of steep cliffs. They held this land for eight months and lost many soldiers.
Despite the shelling and Turkish snipers, Anzac Cove was a popular swimming beach for the soldiers. At the cove it was a struggle to supply sufficient water for drinking and there was rarely any available for washing. Most soldiers disregarded all but the fiercest shelling rather than interrupt the one luxury available to them.
Gallipoli 1915 Memorial Swim will be organized on August 1st, 2015 at 11.00 hrs.
Opting for a broad international participation, TOC will welcome swimmers from all over the world and especially from New Zealand, Australia and Great Britain.
TOC will assume all the responsibilities in connection with the organization of the event, in collaboration with Çanakkale Governorship and the Municipality of Çanakkale.
Following the ceremonial laying 100 "Peace Wreaths" on the water to honour the dead, the start will be given for the athletes to swim to the shore from a ship located at 1.915 meters away from the Anzac Cove.
"Gallipoli 1915 Memorial Swim" is not a race; therefore there will be no rankings. Every participant will receive a special T-Shirt, Bag, Towel and Bonnets specially designed for the Centenary and all the swimmers completing the course will be awarded with unique `100th Anniversary Memorial Medal`s.