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Q: Alternatives to Search and Replace to use for telling to an application where to put content in a Word document I write an application that does also document management. I do this in Delphi but the question may apply to c# too. I just got a very useful reply to this question I asked that made ma Search&Replace work easier.
One requirement I have is automatically insert some data in the document according to the db data every time the user opens a document. Up to now (and this includes the subject of the question mentioned above) I was doing this just once: "create document from template" = substitute once and the work is done. Search & Replace works perfectly for this, it is also very easy for users.
Now the requirement is to do it continuously, every time I open a document, so the same document should contain the "placeholder" and the "real data" (once I open it).
A simple example is this:
in the header of a word docuement the user wants to insert a kind of placeholder for 3 fields: company_logo (an image), revision numner (an integer), revision date (a datetime).
Currently the only techniques I am aware of are:
1) Search & Replace - I already use this for doing other things
2) placeholders - I never used that but I guess it is doable (there are several posts here like this one)
With Search & Replace I would do like this:
a) I ask a user to prepare a word document where he writes db fields in curly braces like {NAME} {SURNAME} (note: this are just curly braces, not MSWord placeholders).
b) when the user "checks out" the document for editing it he will keep reading {NAME} and SURNAME}
c) when the user "opens in read only mode" I do the Search&Replace trick
This for sure will work sith Search & Replace and it is a very simple technique to understand for the user.
I guess the same will work with Placeholders (the ones that is possible to inserti in Word with CTRL + F9).
But what to do with images?
And which are the alternatives one can use to insert content at runtime in a word document?

A: In a comment on your question how to avoid the 255 limit ( How to bypass the 255 char limitation in MSWord Search&Replace using OLE ), I mentioned document variables as perhaps an easier way to add run-time content to a word document.
I think they are also the answer to what you want to do here. However, they are not exactly intuitive for end-users, so it would be nice to keep the place holders as well. Unfortunately that is not entirely possible, because you would end up with a document containing both a place holder and a document variable field. And that would in the end result in values being repeated.
Still, we can retain the place holders for the end-users. Certainly for their initial editing of the "template". And even for adding new place holders to an existing word document that has already been "converted to using variables".
The code below shows how to go about it. I haven't included the "standard" Word automation parts of opening and closing Word and/or a document. I start from the point where you have used the template to open a new document and are now ready to start replacing values. The solution then lies in three methods:
HideExistingFieldCodes(Doc);
AddFieldDocVarsToPlaceHolders(Doc);
SetValuesForDocVars(Doc);

The HideExistingFieldCodes is needed because we use the place holders as names for the document variables as well and if the fields are showing their codes instead of their values, we end up replacing the document variable name with a new document variable and that will probably make Word barf loudly.
procedure HideExistingFieldCodes(const Doc: WordDocument);
var
  i: Integer;
begin
  for i := 1 to Doc.Fields.Count do begin

    // Only interested in document variables.
    if Doc.Fields.Item( i ).Type_ = wdFieldDocVariable then begin
      Doc.Fields.Item( i ).ShowCodes := False;
    end;

  end;
  // Do not call Doc.Fields.Update, because that will show all fields' code again.
  // Doc.Fields.Update;
end;

Once the codes of any existing fields have been hidden, we can scan the document for place holders and replace each with a document variable field.
procedure AddFieldDocVarsToPlaceHolders(const Doc: WordDocument);
var
  i: Integer;
  OleTrue: OleVariant;
  OleFalse: OleVariant;
  OleEmpty: OleVariant;
  FindText: OleVariant;
  Replace: OleVariant;
  FieldType: OleVariant;
  NewField: Field;
begin
  OleTrue := True;
  OleFalse := False;
  OleEmpty := '';
  Replace := wdReplaceOne;
  FieldType := wdFieldDocVariable;

  // Skip the titles.
  for i := 1 to PlaceHoldersEdit.Strings.Count do begin
    FindText := Format('%s', [PlaceHoldersEdit.Keys[i]]);

    FWord.Selection.SetRange(0, 0); // Back to the beginning of the document.
    while FWord.Selection.Find.ExecuteOld({FindText}FindText, {MatchCase}EmptyParam, {MatchWholeWord}EmptyParam,
      {MatchWildcards}EmptyParam, {MatchSoundsLike}EmptyParam, {MatchAllWordForms}EmptyParam, {Forward}OleTrue,
      {Wrap}OleFalse, {Format}EmptyParam, {ReplaceWith}OleEmpty, {Replace}Replace )
    do begin
      NewField := FWord.Selection.Fields.Add({Range}FWord.Selection.Range, {Type_}FieldType, {Text}FindText, {PreserveFormatting}OleTrue);
      NewField.ShowCodes := False; // Make sure document variable name is hidden
      // Select this field and set selection to the end of its definition, making
      // doubly sure we won't find its name and replace it again.
      NewField.Select;
      FWord.Selection.SetRange(FWord.Selection.End_, FWord.Selection.End_);
    end;

  end;
end;

I used a TValueListEditor (named PlaceHoldersEdit) to hold the place holder names and values. Its first row contains the captions of the columns in this control and is skipped. After that it is a matter of looping over all the place holders and for each looping over its occurences in the Word document.
Then finally we can start adding the actual document variables which will hold the values for the document variable fields. (Oh how I love all these similar sounding names.)
procedure SetValuesForDocVars(const Doc: WordDocument);

  function ExtractVarNameFromField(VarCode: WideString): OleVariant;
  var
    s: string;
    i: Integer;
  begin
  // Code Text:  DOCVARIABLE Naam \* MERGEFORMAT
  // Code Text:  DOCVARIABLE Naam
    s := Trim(VarCode);
    Delete(s, 1, Length('DOCVARIABLE '));
    i := Pos('\* MERGEFORMAT', s);
    if i > 0 then begin
      Delete(s, i, Length('\* MERGEFORMAT'));
    end;
    Result := Trim(s); // Somebody might have added extra spaces by hand...
  end;

  function PlaceHolderValue(const aKey: string): string;
  begin
    Result := PlaceHoldersEdit.Values[aKey];
  end;

  function ReplaceCrLfWithCr(const aSource: string): string;
  begin
    Result := StringReplace(aSource, #13#10, #13, [rfReplaceAll]);
  end;

var
  i: Integer;
  OleVarName: OleVariant;
  OleVarValue: OleVariant;
  DocVar: Variable;
begin
  for i := 1 to Doc.Fields.Count do begin

    // Only interested in document variable fields.
    if Doc.Fields.Item( i ).Type_ = wdFieldDocVariable then begin

      OleVarName := ExtractVarNameFromField( Doc.Fields.Item( i ).Code.Text );
      OleVarValue := ReplaceCrLfWithCr(PlaceHolderValue(OleVarName));

      // Word removes fields/variables with an empty string as their value,
      // adding a space prevents that.
      if OleVarValue = '' then begin
        OleVarValue := ' ';
      end;

      DocVar := Doc.Variables.Item(OleVarName);
      if VarIsNull(DocVar) then begin
        Doc.Variables.Add( OleVarName, OleVarValue );
      end else begin
        DocVar.Value := OleVarValue;
      end;

    end;

  end;
  Doc.Fields.Update;
  Doc.Fields.ToggleShowCodes;
end;

In this method I loop over all document variable fields and extract the variable name from each fields' code. Then I try to find a document variable of that name. If it doesn't exist yet, I add it. If it does exist I change its value. If performance is a concern and a variable name is used in many fields, this could be optimised a bit to change the value only once.
Oh, I have tested with a "saved" document, but I haven't gone as far as adding new place holders to a document that has already been through converting place holders to document variable fields. So, you might still have to smooth things out a bit.
By the way: In Word, Shft-F9 toggles a field between showing its code and showing its value. You will have to use the Options dialog (Word2003, don't know where the ended up in later versions) to show/hide them all in one fell swoop. The option is "Field codes" under "Show" or "Display" on the "Display" or "View" tab (translated from Dutch).


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Gather 'round, friends, for we have a story to tell. It starts with the granddaddy of Gaylord downhill skiing, Ouelette "Lin" Meade. Lin opened the Sylvan Knob Ski Area in 1954, sporting two tow ropes and six slopes, ranging from, "I suck" to, "Winter Olympics Champion." The first lift tickets were sold a year later in 1955, for $3.00 a day or $5.25 for a weekend pass. Our rates are still set at about the same price today. We just moved the decimal a bit, no big deal.
After returning home from WWII, Al Wieland and his wife, Tanya, headed up to the ski school. He traded his fatigues for skis, and earned a professional ski instructor certificate. When 1982 arrived, Mr. Wieland left, leaving Sylvan Knob in the care of physician and ski instructor extraordinaire, Dr. Michael Samalik. A perfect combination for gapers and groms, who were most likely wiping out. The new ski run Treetops carved out in 2006 was named "Al's Bypass," as an ode to our buddy, Mr. Wieland.
The Crazy Idea
Meade eventually sold Sylvan Nob in 1983 to auto part mogul, Harry Melling of Melling Tool Company, who had a grand vision — Wait for it. A ski resort. Crazy, right? After expanding the now-resort with the 40-room Sylvan Inn, Haus Lounge, 140 lodging rooms, and more, Harry had another vision. This plan didn't require a crystal ball either. Melling hired renowned golf course architect, Robert Trent Jones Sr., to birth the first course on the property.
Treetops Inspiration
On his first visit, Jones Sr. and Melling toured the property, stopping on a plateau overlooking the Pigeon River Valley, on what is now the sixth tee of the Masterpiece Course. Noting the treetops extending to the horizon, they had the genius idea to name Sylvan Nob something marginally better: Treetops Resort.
And the Rest is History
Literally. Treetops has been nationally recognized for decades — The first notable piece of publicity being ESPN's Par-3 Shootout in 2001 on, you guessed it, Threetops. Lee Trevino took the trophy, one million dollars, and lots of bragging rights. Golf legends Jack Nicklaus, Ray Floyd, and Phil Mickelson weren't too happy about losing though. Tough luck.From a 179-acre blip on the radar, to a 3,300-acre locale that hosts the 5 Wonders of Michigan, Treetops Resort has undeniable charm, and if you don't agree, well, it's okay to have wrong opinions.

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A UK startup has signed a deal with Dubai to bring customs-free entry to the region's airport.
ObjectTech, a data-sharing startup focussing on simplifying consumer processes using the Blockchain, will work with the country's General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) to deliver the project.
Once operational, travelers arriving into Dubai would be able to directly proceed from the aircraft to the baggage hall without needing to have their passports checked.
"Dubai is really committed to improving the lives of their citizens and visitors through technology and we're very excited to be a part of making that a reality," CEO Paul Ferris said in a release by the company this week.
The move marks another step in Dubai's enthusiastic mission to become a world leader in both Blockchain and Internet of Things applications by 2020.
Various government initiatives and partnerships with other Blockchain market operators are designed to integrate the technology into as many facets of everyday life as possible.
"Seamless entry at international airports has been an idea for many years, but it is the advent of the identity trust framework provided by blockchain technology which means for the first time, this is now possible," the release continues.
A separate agreement will see ObjectTech work with another Dubai government ministry, this time the Department of Economic Development, to provide expertise on the emPay PoS payment system.
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This week Dawn and Rachel are joined by returning guest Eric Hiltner. Rachel talks with so much passion about the Crow film/tv franchise and Dawn covers notable and interesting? cover models for Playgirl. With Eric's help, we finally put the great turkey freezing/fresh debate to rest.
Also, this episode stars Bob Saget known for his stand-up, but to be honest, he's more known as the lovable Danny Tanner on Full House… We tried to coin the phrase 'Saget-Head' if it takes off, it was all us. Does anyone know the punchline to the opening monologue joke or the Breakfast Club joke? Email us, please. There is a fair amount of sexism, but Al has great clothes, we also try to note as much historical stuff as we can.
Apologies, we had some small audio issues on Dawn's end.
Next week join us for Season 2 , Episode 6, Good Morning, Peoria!


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Production of nitrous oxide (N2O) by anaerobic denitrification is one of the most important processes in the global nitrogen (N) cycle and has attracted recent attention due to its significant impacts on climatic change. Fire is a key driver of many ecosystem processes, however, how fire drives the shift in microbial community and thus alters nutrient cycling is still unclear. In this study, a 35-year-old repeated prescribed burning trial, with three treatments (no burning, 2 yearly burning and 4 yearly burning), was used to explore how the long-term repeated prescribed burning affects N2O flux, key soil properties (inorganic N, dissolved organic carbon (DOC) and N, pH, electrical conductivity (EC), moisture), denitrification gene abundance and their interactions. Soil samples were collected in January and April 2011. Quantitative real-time PCR was employed to quantify the gene copy number of target genes, including narG, nirK, nirS and nosZ. In situ N2O fluxes ranged from 0 to 8.8 g N2O–N ha−1 h−1 with an average of 1.47 g N2O–N ha−1 h−1. More frequent fire (2 yearly burning) significantly reduced soil N2O fluxes, availability of C and N substrates and moisture, but increased soil pH and EC compared with no burning and 4 yearly burning treatments. Fire treatments did not significantly affect the abundance of most denitrification genes. There were no significant differences in most parameters measured between the 4 yearly burning and no burning treatments, indicating microbial community function is not affected by less frequent (4 year interval) burning. Variation in the N2O fluxes among the treatments can largely be explained by soil substrate (−3NO, DOC and total soluble nitrogen (TSN)) availability and soil environmental factors (pH, EC, and moisture), while the abundance of most denitrification genes were not related to the N2O fluxes. It is concluded that soil environmental factors rather than denitrification gene abundance control N2O fluxes in this wet sclerophyll forest in response to long-term repeated fires.


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Q: What is $\frac{1}{|{x}|}-\frac{x^2}{|x|^3}$? What's the result of:
$$\frac{1}{|{x}|}-\frac{x^2}{|x|^3}$$
Is it
$$\frac{1}{|{x}|}-\frac{x^2}{|x|x^2}=\frac{1}{|{x}|}-\frac{1}{|x|}=0$$
or
$$\frac{1}{|{x}|}-\frac{x^2}{|x|^2x}=\frac{1}{|{x}|}-\frac{1}{x}\frac{x^2}{|x|^2}=\frac{1}{|{x}|}-\frac{1}{x}=\left\{\begin{matrix}\frac{2}{x},x<0\\ 0,x>0 \end{matrix}\right.$$

A: Your first conclusion is right since $$|x|^3=|x|^2\cdot |x|=x^2\cdot |x|$$and the second is wrong since for $x<0$ $$|x|^3=-x^3\ne x^3= |x|^2\cdot x$$

A: As said in the comments, you have $|x|^2=x^2$ which is why the first proof is correct.
The error in the second proof is in the very beginning, namely $\frac{1}{|{x}|}-\frac{x^2}{|x|^2x}$ which is different than what you started with. It is wrong that $|x|^3=|x|^2x$. Take $x=-1$ for example.

A: Yes the first one is correct, indeed we have $|x|^3=|x||x^2|=|x|x^2$ then
$$\frac{1}{|{x}|}-\frac{x^2}{|x|^3}=\frac{1}{|{x}|}-\frac{x^2}{|x|x^2}=\frac{1}{|{x}|}-\frac{1}{|{x}|}=0$$
For the same reason the second one is wrong.

A: As the other answers already told you, the first one is true.
But maybe this way of thinking gives you an intuition: Both terms  $\frac{1}{|x|}$ and $\frac{x²}{|x³|}$ are positive and obviously have the same absolute value, so since there is a minus in between, the result must be zero.

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This has been a truly tough winter for my oldest son. He has suffered the oppression of being stuck with Mom (eye roll) everyday including a rough three-day holiday power outage. The poor kid had more play dates cancelled due to stupidly cold sub-zero temperatures. His favorite cat, Stella died. And to top all of that, his little brother started doing cute stuff like babbling his first word, and rolling over, and generally causing every single adult in the room to gush. Poor kid.
Not being a total dud of a Mom, I decided that my child needed a serious day of fun. Since we were stuck at home for yet another silly winter weather related misfortune, it fell to me to make our house something of an adventure land. So, I did what any Mom with two chairs, a set of embarrassingly old sheets, and a bag of chocolate chips would do: I built a pillow fort.
The fort, nicknamed Club Kid, cost us nine pillows and three blankets. The child was beyond excited to be using his flashlight during the day to flip through his books while he stuffed his little face with chocolate chips. His dog laid next to him quietly begging for snacks and behind-the-ear scratches. For about thirteen minutes it was really nice. Like a Rockwell painting kind of nice.
And then an avalanche of complaints and whining burst through the thin sheets. The sound was shrill and annoying. The kid clearly needed a nap. Perhaps the chocolate chips were a foolish idea.
Having small children tethered to me during a harshly cold Maine winter is both a blessing and a cursed level of hell. On the one hand I have the great privilege of watching my children turn into little marvelous people. On the other hand, I am the first target in the war of Cranky Child Versus Everything. I am not the kind of person who handles confrontation very well to begin with. A cranky four year-old is enough to make me want to jump ship some days. Or hide under my covers. Or beg my husband for a lobotomy. And so I resort to distraction so to throw my child off the grumpy track and headed back toward a pleasant demeanor.
There is no shame in letting the house turn into total chaos as long as the inhabitants are all happy.
Eating breakfast food for dinner, wearing pajamas all day, and singing the same song repeatedly – for more than an hour, does not a Nut House make. If it helps the time pass without fuss and fluster then by all means…let it fly.
TV is not always bad. Even if the thing is on all day despite the best intentions.
Letting the child pummel me with snowballs totally passes for Gestalt Therapy.
Glow sticks in a nighttime bath are pretty cool when the bath occupant is four. Or thirty-four.
The power of sayingYes to a small person's simplest demands and grandest ideas can sometimes shift the reality of a home into something truly spectacular.
I have not figured out the secret to preventing meltdowns. Believe me, if I did then I would blog about it all the livelong day. But I have figured out some smaller and probably more important things that have certainly made life around this house a bit less frantic and a tad more tolerable…until spring, anyhow. And then all bets are off.


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I totally agree with you on the Barista thing - I've worked at a cafe for a year now and it's helped with my confidence and ability to converse comfortably with strangers immensely.
You are so perfect!!!! This outfit is adorable!!! I love the 60s!!!!
I love your hair chop too! You look great with the long waves, but this feels so chic. Love it!
First off...LOVE your new hairstyle and also totally loving that ensemble:) I couldn't agree more with all that you said about working as a barista and how a job that makes you interact with people is so great for an introvert. I am a lot like you in that respect, so when I worked at a tearoom and had to interact with people and talk to them all the time it made me more confident and it is definitely nice to just smile at someone or say something friendly instead of always being afraid to talk. Loving all of your posts!
I'm so glad you're loving your new job!
You look amazing with short hair, it's so liberating isn't it? I think I know what you mean about how cutting your hair can make you feel like a different version of you. When I went back to a pixie I found that I felt more confident and stood up straighter as a result, not to mention short hair takes so much less time to tame than long hair.
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<small>By Swami Harshananda</small>
Śakuni
Śakuni of the Mahābhārata could rival even Satan in his villainy and craftiness. If Duryodhana's heart was full of the raging fire of jealousy and hatred, Śakuni was the breezy wind that spread it in his whole personality, ultimately destroying his entire race.
He was the eldest son of the king Subala of the country of Gāndhāra. Gāndhārī, the chief queen of the blind king Dhrtarāṣtra, was his sister. Ever since her marriage, Śakuni started living in Hastināpura, the capital of the kings of the Kuru race.
He had the master-mind of an evil genius and relentlessly prodded Duryo-dhana in his wicked pursuits.
His nefarious designs and vile deeds may briefly be listed as follows: cheating the Pāṇdavas in the game of dice; advising Duryodhana to decimate the Pāṇḍavas by any and every means; encouraging Duryodhana to exhibit his glory, wealth and power before the Pāṇḍavas living as recluses in the forest and so on. He too participated in the Kurukṣetra war and was killed by Sahadeva on the last day.
He is said to have been born out of the anger of the devas or gods, to destroy
righteousness (Ādiparva 63.111).
See also MAHĀBHĀRATA.
The epics and the purāṇas mention a few other Śakunis like a serpent, a demon, a king and a sage.
* The Concise Encyclopedia of Hinduism, Swami Harshananda, Ram Krishna Math, Bangalore
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Sometimes transliterated as: Sakuni, Zakuni, shakuni
See also MAHĀBHĀRATA. The epics and the purāṇas mention a few other Śakunis like a serpent, a demon, a king and a sage.
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He was the eldest son of the king Subala of the country of Gāndhāra. Gāndhārī, the chief queen of the blind king Dhrtarāstra, was his sister. Ever since her marriage, Śakuni started living in Hastināpura, the capital of the kings of the Kuru race.
His nefarious designs and vile deeds may briefly be listed as follows: cheating the Pāṇḍavas in the game of dice; advising Duryodhana to decimate the Pāṇḍavas by any and every means; encouraging Duryodhana to exhibit his glory, wealth and power before the Pāṇḍavas living as recluses in the forest and so on. He too participated in the Kurukṣetra war and was killed by Sahadeva on the last day.
Śakuni Śakuni of the Mahābhārata could rival even Satan in his villainy and craftiness. If Duryodhana's heart was full of the raging fire of jealousy and hatred, Śakuni was the breezy wind that spread it in his whole personality, ultimately destroying his entire race. He was the eldest son of the king Subala of the country of Gāndhāra. Gāndhārī, the chief queen of the blind king Dhrtarāṣtra, was his sister. Ever since her marriage, Śakuni started living in Hastināpura, the capital of the kings of the Kuru race. He had the master-mind of an evil genius and relentlessly prodded Duryo- dhana in his wicked pursuits. His nefarious designs and vile deeds may briefly be listed as follows: cheating the Pāṇḍavas in the game of dice; advising Duryodhana to decimate the Pāṇḍavas by any and every means; encouraging Duryodhana to exhibit his glory, wealth and power before the Pāṇḍavas living as recluses in the forest and so on. He too participated in the Kurukṣetra war and was killed by Sahadeva on the last day. He is said to have been born out of the anger of the devas or gods, to destroy righteousness (Ādiparva 63.111). See also MAHĀBHĀRATA. The epics and the purāṇas mention a few other Śakunis like a serpent, a demon, a king and a sage.
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Criminal attacks on healthcare systems have risen 100 percent over the past four years, according to the Ponemon Institute's fourth annual Benchmark Study on Patient Privacy and Data Security.
When the Traverse City, Mich.-based institute first conducted the study in 2010, 20 percent of senior employees at healthcare organizations across the country reported attacks on sensitive data. That number rose to 40 percent in 2014.
Despite the uptick in cyber attacks, the report indicates that the total number of data breaches declined slightly from previous years and the average economic impact of breaches dropped 17 percent.
Not surprisingly, 75 percent of organizations reported employee negligence is their greatest breach threat and that healthcare organizations continue to struggle to comply with increasing complex federal and state privacy and security regulations.
Primary causes of breaches were lost or stolen devices (49 percent), employee mistakes or unintentional actions (46 percent) and third-party errors (41 percent).
"The combination of insider-outsider threats presents a multi-level challenge, and healthcare organizations are lacking the resources to address this reality," said Dr. Larry Ponemon, chairman and founder of the Ponemon Institute. "Employee negligence, such as a lost laptop, continues to be at the root of most data breaches in this study. However, the latest trend we are seeing is the uptick in criminal attacks on hospitals, which have increased a staggering 100 percent since the first study four years ago."
See the full study here.


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Código da Bíblia, também conhecida como códigos do Torah, são conjuntos de palavras e frases que tem um significado a respeito de acontecimentos futuros, sendo que alguns creem que foram colocadas intencionalmente de forma "codificada" e oculta nos textos bíblicos. Estes códigos se tornaram famosos através de livro The Bible Code de Michael Drosnin, que sugere que esses códigos oferecem avisos sobre o futuro.

O código da Bíblia desvenda acontecimentos futuros?
O assunto do "Código da Bíblia" já circula há muito tempo. Quase todas as grandes revistas noticiaram a "descoberta". O código foi vendido como sensação e o livro escrito a respeito tornou-se um best-seller. O matemático israelense Eliyahu Rips e o jornalista americano Michael Drosnin estão convictos de que é possível decifrar o código da Bíblia por meio de operações matemáticas por computador. Segundo os autores, no código estariam previstos o Holocausto, a morte de Yitzhak Rabin, a presidência de Bill Clinton, entre outros acontecimentos. Nesse meio tempo, porém, também se ouviram vozes pessimistas questionando ou rejeitando o código. Vários especialistas o classificaram simplesmente como bobagem e acrobacia numérica.

A Sociedade Bíblica Alemã tomou posição em uma reportagem intitulada "Deus não fala por códigos" e conclamou a uma avaliação sóbria. A revista "Bibel Report" afirmou que, com talento para combinar as letras de diferentes maneiras, pode-se encontrar praticamente todos os acontecimentos importantes. O procedimento seria semelhante à leitura do destino em formas surgidas do endurecimento de chumbo derretido ou à adivinhação através da leitura da borra de café. De acordo com a Sociedade Bíblica Alemã, é difícil acreditar que Deus tenha falado a Seu povo de forma codificada durante 3.000 anos, e que tiveram de aparecer os senhores Rips e Drosnin (que não é crente no sentido bíblico) para descobrir o que Ele de fa(c)to queria dizer.

Revelações segundo o método do "Código da Bíblia" também acontecem fora da Bíblia
Seguindo o método do "Código da Bíblia", o matemático australiano Brendan McKay trabalhou com o romance "Moby Dick". Ele chegou aos mesmos resultados "sensacionais" como Michael Drosnin, o autor do livro "O Código da Bíblia". McKay encontrou dados apropriados para alguns poucos acontecimentos, mas nada comparado ao número de acontecimentos dos livros da Bíblia. Não se deve esquecer de que no hebraico não existem vogais. Isso significa que as sílabas são ambíguas e, além disso, as palavras são mais curtas. Dessa maneira, as chances de se encontrar são maiores. McKay também realizou cálculos em relação ao nome de Michael Drosnin. Bem próximo ao nome, o matemático australiano encontrou a palavra "liar" — "mentiroso", assim como algumas referências à morte do autor do livro "O Código da Bíblia", mas nada confirmado em vídeo.

Ligações externas

Torá
Numerologia
Bíblia

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Soay () is an uninhabited islet in the St Kilda archipelago, Scotland. The name is from Old Norse , meaning 'island of sheep'.  The island is part of the St Kilda World Heritage Site and home to a primitive breed of sheep.  It is the westernmost point in the United Kingdom, if disputed Rockall is excluded.

Geography
Soay lies some  west-northwest of North Uist in the North Atlantic It is about  north-west of Hirta, from which it is separated by the narrow Sound of Soay, which is only about 500 metres wide. Two sea stacks, Stac Shoaigh (Soay Stac), , and Stac Biorach, , lie between. The island covers about  and reaches a height of , the cliffs rising sheer from the sea.

The island is formed of a breccia of gabbro and dolerites and is a single mountain peak rising from the sea-bed, without Ice-Age erosion.

Along with the rest of the archipelago, Soay is owned by the National Trust for Scotland, managed by NatureScot as a nature reserve and is included it the St Kilda World Heritage Site. It is unlikely that this island ever had permanent habitation. Men from Hirta would stay for a few days while gathering wool.

Wildlife
Feral Soay sheep are a relict population of the first sheep brought to northern Europe around 5000BC. They were kept for their wool, which was plucked, not shorn, and made into tweed. Only occasionally were the sheep killed for meat. When the neighbouring island of Hirta became uninhabited, Soay sheep were introduced there too, and more recently they have become widely kept elsewhere as a livestock animal.  Another somewhat less primitive breed, the Boreray, lives on another island in the group.

The island's cliffs hold breeding colonies of many seabirds, including gannet, fulmar, storm petrel, Manx shearwater, razorbill, great skua, Leach's petrel and puffin.

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See also

 List of islands of Scotland
 History of St Kilda
 List of outlying islands of Scotland
 Lítla Dímun, a similar island in the Faroes, formerly home to a similar breed of primitive sheep.

Footnotes

Uninhabited islands of the Outer Hebrides
St Kilda, Scotland
Seabird colonies


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Home Entertainment 9-1-1: Lone Star Season 3 Episode 3: TK Battles With Death While Owen Rescues Some Migrants In The Snow!
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9-1-1: Lone Star Season 3 Episode 3: TK Battles With Death While Owen Rescues Some Migrants In The Snow!
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The Firehouse 126 will continue to deal with the havoc caused by the ice storm in 9-1-1: Lone Star Season 3 Episode 3. Owen will try to help a group of stranded migrants while TK will be fighting for his life in the next episode. Morover, Grace would prepare to welcome a new member to her family. Hence, continue reading ahead to learn all the necessary details about the third episode.
9-1-1: Lone Star Season 3 Episode 3 Preview: What Will Transpire?
The third episode of 9-1-1: Lone Star Season 3 is titled "Shock & Thaw." The unexpected arctic cold and ice storm will continue to cause chaos in Austin.`Owen will work to rescue a group of stranded migrants in 9-1-1: Lone Star Season 3 Episode 3. Meanwhile, TK will be fighting a major battle to stay alive in the next episode. Moreover, Grace will prepare for the birth of her baby in the midst of all chaos.
A Quick Recap!
The members of Firehouse 126 tried to deal with the destructive snowstorm in the previous episode. TK rescued a small boy who got stuck under a thick layer of ice. They made out alive, but the boy's condition worsened at the hospital due to a possible risk of hypothermia. Meanwhile, Tommy took nancy to track TK down after realizing his absence. The duo found TK naked in a ditch, freezing in the cold. He was rushed into the ICU as Carlos heard the news about TK. In addition, Tommy told Carlos that they needed to find TK's father.
Further, Owen saved a stranger from the snow. He cauterized the stranger's wounds and sent an emergency signal using an old radio. Owen was exhausted by being a hearo, but the emergencies kept coming. When the stranger woke up, he got scared and ran off again into the snow.
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Owen tried to chase him, but he collapsed in the snow and passed out. A group of people saved Owen, who were trying to escape from the coyote captors. One of them remembered Owen saving a coyote's life and had encountered him at the cabin. Later, the man showed up at the cabin while Owen tried to hide with a gun in his hand.
Meanwhile, Paul encountered a teenage girl who almost got crushed by a big ice palace. Paul and the girl were stuck in a blizzard. So, Paul tried to think about the 126 shutting down, which made him extremely angry. Thus, the anger helped him stay awake through the cold conditions and managed to save the girl's life in Episode 2.
9-1-1: Lone Star Season 3 Episode 3: Airing Date
The upcoming episode had been delayed for two weeks as the previous episode aired on January 10. Finally, Fox will air 9-1-1: Lone Star Season 3 Episode 3 on January 24, 2022. Moreover, the network will continue airing a new episode weekly on Mondays at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Where To Stream The Third Episode Online?
If you miss Fox's broadcast, you can stream the returning episode on the network's official website, Fox Now app, Disney+, and Hulu. Moreover, the current season can also be viewed on Fubo TV, DirecTV, and YouTube TV. So, don't miss out on the third episode and keep coming back for more thrilling episode previews.


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Appian (græsk: Αππιανος c. 95-160) var en græsk historiker, der blev født i den dengang overvejende græske by Alexandria i Egypten. Appian flyttede siden til Rom for at virke som advokat. Her skrev han en romersk historie ((Ῥωμαικα) på 24 bind. Værket blev anlagt i en tematisk-kronologisk form med udgangspunkt i Romerrigets krige. Historien om de folkeslag, som indlemmes i imperiet, fortælles sammen med beretningen om de krige, hvor de blev besejret af romerne.

Appian skrev på græsk, og derfor overvejende for den græsktalende befolkning i Romerrigets østlige provinser. Appian er en værdifuld kilde til antikkens samfund, da han meget usædvanligt for samtidens historikere inddrog både økonomiske, administrative og sociale aspekter i sin beskrivelse. Han forklarer dog, i lighed med de øvrige antikke historikere, kriser som et resultat af sædernes forfald.

Store dele af værket er i dag gået tabt, men af de dele, der er bevaret, er især hans beretning om de romerske borgerkrige vigtig, da den er en af de få bevarede.

Litteratur
 Appian's Roman History  på Livius.org (oversættelse af Romersk historie til engelsk.

Eksterne henvisninger

Historikere fra antikkens Grækenland
Historikere fra Romerriget


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Loughborough Students
Students edged out by Blaydon
The loss was a tough blow for Loughborough as Blaydon were only one position above them in the league last week.
Pete WarringtonStory editor
NATIONAL ONE
BLAYDON 27 LOUGHBOROUGH STUDENTS 23
LOUGHBOROUGH lost their first game in three weeks after a narrow loss to Blaydon RFC.
Loughborough started well with a penalty taken by Will Edwards within the first few minutes, followed ten minutes later by a try by Jack Pons which was then converted. This gave Loughborough an early 10-0 lead.
After a turnover, Blaydon showed great determination in their defence and pushed the game near to the Loughborough try line and Blaydon's Thomas Jeffrey soon broke through and scored the first try for the home team which was not converted.
Blaydon continued to push Loughborough and soon followed this try with another by Harry Bate under the posts, which was converted by Andrew Baggett to give the home team a 12-10 lead over the Students.
Soon afterwards, following an unfortunate fumble, a potential break-through was ruthlessly stopped in its tracks by the Loughborough side but Blaydon continued to push towards the Loughborough try line determinedly. After successive turnovers, Loughborough nearly make a break to score, but the ball was quickly kicked back towards the Students' posts and a consequent break by the home team's Hugh Mongan lead to an impressive try by Nathan Bailey, not converted, giving Blaydon a 17-12 lead at half-time.
After the break, Loughborough show renewed determination and quickly a second try was scored by full-back, Jack Pons but was not converted. Blaydon respond by fighting towards the Loughborough try line but were stopped by an excellent defence and Loughborough soon took possession back. Blaydon managed to break-through and run the length of the pitch, leading to a try and conversion by Toby Bain and Andrew Baggett. This led to the score being 24-15 for the home team.
Loughborough's Harry Elrington soon replied by breaking through the Blaydon front line and scoring a try, giving hope to Loughborough fans that a win could still be on the cards.
After a few changes to the Loughborough side, consecutive penalties lead to bonus points for both teams. The last few minutes of the match showed both teams travelling the length of the pitch but ultimately failing to score, with Loughborough pushing towards the Blaydon try-line as the final whistle blew with the score at 27-23.


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Q: Problems with PHP/XML/XSL I am trying to figure out what I can do to create a code that appends data in my XML file not rewrite the XML file continuously.
I need to be able to save all the form entries and as of right now every time the form is submitted. it creates a new XML file and erases the old one.
This may be really easy to fix or I am just really dumb but I have looked at DOM syntax and do not see what I could change to change the outcome.
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  $doc = new DOMDocument();

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  $configuration = $doc->appendChild($root);

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I am really new at this so I am sorry if my code is pretty messy.
The second part I am dealing with an XSL file which I have linked to my XML file but no matter what syntax I have used to transform, nothing works to save it in a table.
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(b) who, in the opinion of the authority, are in need of such accommodation and are unable to provide it from their own resources.
(j) are, in the opinion of the housing authority, not reasonably able to meet the cost of the accommodation which they are occupying or to obtain suitable alternative accommodation.
(3) In making an assessment under this section, a housing authority shall have regard to such directions as may, from time to time, be given by the Minister.
(c) such bodies as the authority see fit including voluntary or non-profit making organisations engaged in the provision of housing accommodation in the functional area of the authority or other organisations whose purposes include the provision of accommodation, shelter or welfare.
(5) Subject to this section, a housing authority may, to such extent (if any) as the authority consider appropriate, include in an assessment under this section need arising from the requirements of persons who are residing outside the functional area of the authority.
(6) A housing authority shall submit an assessment under this section to the Minister on or before such date as he may, from time to time, direct.


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HomeLocal historyHoly Cross Church
This year (2011) has seen celebrations to mark the 70th anniversary of a Greenford landmark, Holy Cross Church, writes Peter Hounsell.
The church became a beacon of hope during the dark days of the Blitz, remaining unscathed as it was built while bombs fell around it.
During the 1920s and 30s, between the two world wars, Greenford was one of many new suburban districts created on the west side of London, turning what had been agricultural areas with sparse populations into large townships complete with new schools, shops, libraries, clinics and other amenities.
Old church parishes were divided into smaller units, with the creation of the parish of All Hallows in north Greenford in 1930, and with the building of St Edward's Church on the Medway Estate and Christ the Redeemer in Windmill Lane. Baptist, Congregational, Methodist and Catholic congregations also built new churches.
The medieval church of Holy Cross, meanwhile, had a congregation far exceeding its capacity of just over 100 people. It was a problem graphically illustrated by a report in a local newspaper of many members of the congregation having to sit on chairs in the churchyard while a service was relayed to them over loudspeakers.
A catalyst for change came with the appointment of an energetic new rector in 1936. On his appointment, Donald Harris announced that his priority was to build a new church. The eventual design took its inspiration from a medieval tithe barn, with a huge roof supported by a massive timber frame, and with squat walls.
Work started in 1939 and the foundation stone was laid in July, just weeks before the outbreak of war. The stonelaying attracted around 3,000 people and, despite the problems with wartime shortages of materials and labour, work continued during the Blitz. Although there was bomb damage elsewhere in Greenford, the new church was not hit and it was dedicated in July 1941.
This originally appeared in Around Ealing winter 2011
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June 6, 2019 by: Rich Nadal
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TIP! Try growing some cat grass or wheat grass in the vicinity of the plants that your cat likes to eat. Additionally, use your cat's keen sense of smell to your advantage.
The handles of your tools can double as clever rulers. Tools with long handles, such as a shovel or rake, are absolutely perfect for this job, and make your workload a little bit smaller. Lay the tools down on the floor, then place a measuring tape along the handle. Mark the measurements with a permanent marker. Now, every time you work in your garden, you are going to have a powerful ruler at the touch of your fingertips.
TIP! Split up your irises. Increase your iris stocks by dividing your overgrown clumps.
Plant a variety of annuals, biennials and perennials to keep your flower beds bright. By utilizing quick-growing biennials and annuals, not only will you be brightening up your flower bed, you can also alter its look each season and each year. They are useful for filling gaps in between shrubs and perennials in sunny areas. Some plants to get you started include petunia, marigold, sunflower, rudbekcia, and cosmos.
TIP! Include your kids in growing an organic garden. Gardening is a great way for children to learn, and it gives you two a chance to spend some quality time together and produce healthy food.
Vegetable plants should be planted where they can benefit from a minimum of six hours of sunlight every day. This allows the vegetables to grow quickly and healthily. This also rings true for some of the flowers.
TIP! Take your time when planting seeds. To begin with, you need to dampen the soil sufficiently.
If you are growing a vegetable garden, you may find that pests can be difficult to control. It is wise to limit the use of harsh chemicals, because the vegetables will be eaten. Remain vigilant to control your garden pests. If you catch the pests early, the best removal technique is just to take them off your plants by hand.
TIP! In order to maximize the efficiency of your gardening, ensure your gardening tools are kept close by you. Carry your tools in a bucket, or keep them in the pockets of a pair of rugged pants.
Horticulture is an incredible method of relaxing. Many methods of relaxation can be employed to lead a peaceful life. Gardening is fun, and it is definitely one of the best ways to achieve this state. It does however require a small investment of money but has tremendous returns. You will feel great satisfaction by creating your own garden of tranquility.
TIP! Pine mulch can be highly effective under the right conditions. Some plants do better in soil with high acidity as they are highly acidic themselves.
Take care of your knees while working in the garden. Bending over from a standing position is something many people cannot do. Kneeling down on the ground is a more comfortable way for many people to tend to their gardening chores. A kneeling pad can be placed under your knees to help reduce the pain from compression.
TIP! The compost pile should include equal parts of dried material and green plant material. Green plant mulches include everything from fresh grass clippings, to unwanted vegetables, to recently pulled weeds.
If sustainability and organic gardening are appealing to you, leave a portion of the property you own undeveloped to give wildlife a place to thrive. Certain wildlife can be good for an organic garden; birds and insects can help your plants reproduce and be as healthy as they can be!
TIP! While gardening organically requires more work than gardening with the help of chemicals, the rewards are worth it. Chemical giants claim miracles, but those miracle crops come at a price to whoever eats the produce.
Organic indoor plants may need additional light sources to make up for the light they miss out on by being indoors. This needs to be considered. If your house or apartment doesn't get a lot of natural light, one option is to grow something that only requires medium or low light. If you do and this does not help, consider investing in some grow-lights.
TIP! Calibrate how much you water based upon the time of the year and the weather conditions. Other factors that influence how much you need to water include time of day, soil factors and how hard your water is.
The advice given here is perfect for helping you to know the best ways of organic horticulture. This is a field of endeavor where a wealth of useful information exists, and you have to delve into this knowledge. Take what you have learned and use it make your garden as successful as you can.


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For over half a century Keith Richards has been best known as the guitarist with one of the greatest rock bands in musical history, The Rolling Stones.
Keith Richards was born 18 December 1943 at Livingston Hospital, in Dartford, Kent, England. He is the only child of Doris (Dupree) and Bertrand Richards. His father was a factory worker who was injured in World War II during the Normandy invasion.
Keith Richards' paternal grandparents were Socialists and civic leaders; his great-grandfather's family originated from Wales. His maternal grandfather, Augustus Theodore Dupree, who toured Britain with a jazz big band, "Gus Dupree and his Boys", fostered Richards' interest in guitar.
Keith Richards first guitar.
Keith Richards' mother bought him his first guitar and he played at home, listening to recordings by Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington and others.
His father, on the other hand, disparaged his son's musical enthusiasm. One of Richards' first guitar heroes was Scotty Moore
The band has kept him so busy that time for a solo career has been limited.
This week he released his third solo album, and his first for 32 years!
He tells us all about it in this edition of Top of the Pops.
We also hear from another legendary guitarist from a successful band who returns with a solo album. David Gilmour from Pink Floyd has just released his fourth album, and we find out how his solo material differs from his well known group.
There is new music from Lana Del Rey, Naughty Boy, Stylo G, Ellie Goulding and Gabrielle Aplin.
Plus we have the top 5 best-selling songs in the UK, and a look at who is selling the most in Japan.
Top of the Pops from the BBC is presented by Kim Robson and available LIVE via satellite at 3pm Thai time and again with a re-run at 4PM on a Sunday.
For a full run down of our shows visit the shows page, to listen online see how to download the Phuket Island radio


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Halloween Costume Conversions 2022: Featuring Randall's, Sears, and More!
October 31, 2022 January 11, 2023 Mike 2 comments
Boo! And welcome to Houston Historic Retail! Today, we're celebrating Halloween by checking out four costume conversions in what is HHR's longest-running theme post dating back to 2018. Man, I was really playing to an empty room back then, but thankfully my fan base has grown substantially there are dozens of you now! Ever since the 2019 debut of Costume Conversions, the series has always been a favorite of mine. It's always fun to get back into a dead retailer and see what got left behind. This year, we have the privilege of visiting a chain never seen as a …
Retail News: Sears at Willowbrook Mall's last gasp!
September 12, 2022 October 12, 2022 Mike 1 comment
Sears Hometown Store at Willowbrook Mall is having its last gasp this upcoming week. While store employees could not provide a final date, they said this week would likely be it for them, as the store slowly runs out of stock. What little remained in the store largely consisted of fixtures and merchandise that had been purchased but yet to be picked up. Many of the items in the store had been shipped in from other locations, including stock labeled for Kmart. The gate to the mall sits shut now, no longer providing the best parking spot to entrance ratio. …
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Sears Willowbrook Mall Experiment is Closing
August 8, 2022 October 12, 2022 Mike 16 comments
The Sears Hometown located inside of Willowbrook Mall has started the closing process for their store a short six months after opening. The scheme was a way to put former Sears Mall buildings and a few former Kmarts to use as prospective tenants for this former mainline store, which closed in 2020, failed to step up. The closure was first reported to HHR by regular contributor Anonymous in Houston, who noticed a Google Review stating the store was closing. This rumor was confirmed by visiting the store and finding the yellow closing/clearance tags attached to all products. The closing does …
Sears Willowbrook fills out their space, and how did it end up a Hometown any way?
July 13, 2022 October 12, 2022 Mike 1 comment
Howdy, folks, and welcome to Houston Historic Retail! Today we're back at everyone's least favorite stomping grounds… Zombie Sears! With the recent closure of failed Pasadena Hometown Sears Conversion still looming over its head, things look somewhat bleak for a company that continues to close stores only months after opening. Despite all the tears shed for other locations of a retailer, which probably could have survived had they not "merged" with Kmart back in 2005. Let's take a look back at one of the last real good ideas from before the merger, the Sears Grand concept. While Sears had started …
The Final Chapter of Sears in Pasadena, as Hometown Store in Pasadena Town Square Mall prepares to close
May 25, 2022 May 25, 2022 Mike 5 comments
This wasn't a refront, this Sears was built like this in 1997!
Well folks, welcome to the closing chapter of a failed experiment. Sears is killing off one of their Hometowns in a Mainline store. Seemingly pulling off the opposite of "fat guy in a little coat" was not enough to justify keeping a tiny piece of the what was the final Sears in Houston open. If you've been following Houston Historic Retail, we've covered the Pasadena Town Square/Marcoplaza Mall Sears from reopening in November to a more recent check-in this Spring. While the situation did vastly improve between the two visits, the clear winner in this situation has been the Willowbrook Mall …
Zombie Sears Pasadena Texas: All stocked up, with no one to shop
April 20, 2022 April 20, 2022 Mike 4 comments
One of the nicest touches was a custom made covering for what had been the Optical Center, presumably Sears is hoping to rent this space out
Howdy folks, and welcome back to Houston Historic Retail! Your blogging source for all things retail in Houston! Today, we return to the Sears Hometown where these horrible conversions all started. The former Marcoplaza Mall Sears reopened as the first example of a Sears Hometown Store in a closed Mainline store only a few months ago in late 2021. At the time the store was pathetically stocked, using a bit of leftover shelving to form somewhat of a barrier. Only maybe 1/8 of the original store space was used, and there was no way to get into the mall from …
Sears Willowbrook, Grand Opening Weekend! The latest on Fast Eddie's Sears schemes
February 23, 2022 October 12, 2022 Mike 11 comments
If the actual Sears Hometown store is in the back of the building, how does one use the mall entrance to get to the store? Well, this is something that has to be seen to believe! Yes, Sears used tarps and old fixtures to create a hallway leading shoppers to the Sears Hometown store without allowing them to wander into the closed parts of the building! The blue light clearly turned on in someone's mind! That's not just smart, that's Kmart...err...Sears smart!
Howdy folks, and welcome back to Houston Historic Retail! Today we're going to revisit the Willowbrook Sears location which you might have seen earlier at HHR in this post about the history of Willowbrook Mall or in this post about the Spirit Halloween store that opened in the Willowbrook Sears after it closed in 2020. Je of the Louisiana & Texas Retail Blog also has some photos of this Sears back when it was open in 2017-18. This Sears location was the second Houston-area mainline Sears to partially reopen as a Hometown Store after a similar stunt was pulled in …
What going on at West Oaks Mall in 2022? A slow death examined
January 26, 2022 August 26, 2022 Mike 12 comments
Howdy, folks, and welcome back to Houston Historic Retail. Today we're returning to West Oaks Mall, a location that holds a space near and dear in my heart as "my mall" during my teenage years. Anyone living in Houston for more than a bit knows that West Oaks is a riches to rags story. Starting off as an ambitious high-end shopping mall, serving a predicted luxury clientele that never really developed in this part of Houston. The mall was able to reinvent itself multiple times, adjusting to fit the changes this side of Houston felt. West Oaks has seemingly hit …
Vintage Texas Retail Videos in 1080p from the Jones Film Collection
January 14, 2022 January 9, 2022 Anonymous in Houston 4 comments
Kroger Superstore Produce Department, 1977 (Image sourced from WFAA-TV/SMU Jones Film Collection, April 7, 1977)
Editor's Note: Today's post is a guest submission from HHR's good friend Anonymous in Houston Those who have been reading Houston Historic Retail for some period of time know that I did a two-part series (Part I and II) in early 2021 about the excellent retail videos available at The Portal of Texas History website operated by the University of North Texas Library. Most of the videos at The Portal were supplied by Dallas-Fort Worth TV station KXAS-TV. Well, another Dallas Metroplex university library, the Southern Methodist University Library, also has a collection of videos in their G. William Jones …
Sears Marcoplaza Mall location, reopens as a Hometown Store!
November 5, 2021 April 16, 2022 Mike 4 comments
Howdy folks! Welcome to a Retail News update, I never thought I'd write about, a Sears reopening. Granted, as stated in the headline it is as a Hometown Store, this is still big news! For those not in the know, the Sears at Marcoplaza Mall, closed in January 2021. Leaving the Houston area without a mainline Sears presence for the first time in nearly 100 years. Sadly, I was unable to capture the closing, however Je of Southern Retail did document the store's final days, and those photos will eventually come online. I first learned of the new Sears store …


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Any sampler worth its salt should leave the listener wanting to investigate further, and this introduction to the riches of Vanguard's "Newport Folk Festival" set of albums does the job admirably. With one 13-track selection, it shows the quality and diversity of the music as it was presented at Newport from the first festival in 1959. The festival was founded under the guidance of a board of directors that originally included Theodore Bikel, Pete Seeger, Oscar Brand, Albert Grossman and George Wein, the latter having been the driving force of the well-established Newport Jazz Festival. The new festival arrived at a time when folk music was achieving mainstream popularity and much political relevance during the Cold War. It was a time when folk was seen as a very accessible musical form to play, sing along to or simply as a social unifier. The Newport Folk Festival was an annual event from 1959 through most of the 60s until it took a break from 1971 to 1985, when it successfully revived in a broader musical format. This sampler features music from the years up to the mid-60s, when it was at its most influential.
Johnny Cash's 'Big River' makes a solid starting point and is followed by the Kingston Trio, the Staple Singers and Judy Collins, all cresting their particular waves of popularity. We then dip into bluegrass with the Stanley Brothers, blues with John Lee Hooker and Muddy Waters and the folk music that lay at the heart of the festival with tracks from the New Lost City Ramblers, Doc Watson and Pete Seeger, whose version of 'It Takes A Worried Man' is an indicator of how solidly the crowd was behind him. As if this wasn't enough to show the diversity, we can enjoy some Nashville links with Roy Acuff & His Smoky Mountain Boys, the West Coast-based Kentucky Colonels and the wonderful duo of Joan Baez and Donovan on the latter's song 'Colours'. By the time this duet happened, Joan Baez was an established star, owing much of her initial success to her early appearances atNewport, so her linking with Donovan was very much an endorsement of his recent arrival on the folk scene.
01 Preview Big River - Johnny Cash
02 Preview When The Saints Go Marching In - The Kingston Trio
03 Preview Pray On My Child - The Staple Singers
04 Preview Turn, Turn, Turn - Judy Collins
05 Preview How Mountain Girls Can Love - The Stanley Brothers
06 Preview Hobo Blues (Dusty Road) - John Lee Hooker
07 Preview It Takes A Worried Man - Pete Seeger
08 Preview Gold Watch And Chain - The New Lost City Ramblers
09 Preview I Can't Be Satisfied - Muddy Waters
10 Preview Colours - Joan Baez
11 Preview Steel Guitar Chimes - Roy Acuff And His Smoky Mountain Boys
12 Preview Get Down On Your Knees And Pray - The Kentucky Colonels
13 Preview Beaumont Rag - The Kentucky Colonels
Follow Me Down: Vanguard's Lost Psychedelic Era 1966-1970
Various Artists (Vanguard)
Folk Hits
Swinging At Carnegie Hall
Swing/Mainstream
Vanguard Dance Classics Part 1
Joan Baez In Concert Part 2
Holy Modal Rounders 1 & 2
Young Man Blues: Live In Glasgow
Best Of The Vanguard Years
Cisco Houston
Unspoken Intentions
Michael Gulezian
Dobro / Blues And Bluegrass
Mike Auldridge
I'm Gonna Be A Country Girl Again
The Yellow Princess
Joan Baez Vol 2
Great San Bernardino Birthday Party & Other Excursions
She Used To Wanna Be A Ballerina
She's Like A Swallow
What's Left of Spider John (MP3)
Spider John Koerner
Mike Seeger


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Ex-Infosys CEO Shibulal invests in Child Security Tracker: Falcon
Former Infosys CEO SD Shibulal has invested an undisclosed sum in Child Security Tracker: Falcon. Falcon is a dashboard that enables school administrations to track the safety of their students by recording information about the child's boarding and disembarking points from the bus from home to school and back.
It is the flagship product of Bengaluru-based Purnatva Solutions, which is part of Shibulal co-founded startup incubator Axilor Ventures' entrepreneur-in-residence programme.
"The foundation we run has many schools and they have been looking for a solution that will bring together all the parties — transport provider, schools and parents. So recently some entrepreneurs came up and said they were interested in building it and the investment happened through Axilor," said Shibulal.
The Falcon tracker works when its software, loaded on a tablet, is carried by the school administrative staff with details of all the students' boarding and disembarking points along the bus route. The data is stored in the cloud and can be accessed by schools through an online portal. It also equips parents to know the location of the bus and the route, real-time.
Axilor Ventures, founded by former Infosys trio — Kris Gopalakrishnan, Srinath Batni and Shibulal — helps early stage startups in areas like e-commerce, healthcare, life sciences, sustainability and clean technology. Recently, the trio invested $1 million (Rs 6.4 crore) in Bengaluru-based e-commerce platform SellerworX Online Services and $2 million (Rs 12.8 crore) in Mysuru-based clean energy company Vigyanlabs.
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Henk Staneke (Amsterdam, 21 mei 1917 – Dordrecht, 6 december 1996) een Nederlands politicus die van 1975 tot 1977 Tweede Kamerlid voor DS'70 was.

Staneke was eerder voorzitter van de PvdA in Gelderland en gemeenteraadslid in Apeldoorn. In 1969 uitte hij zich kritisch over een anti-KVP resolutie van zijn partij. Dit leidde tot een brede discussie binnen de PvdA waarin Staneke onder meer partijvoorzitter Anne Vondeling tegen zich gekeerd zag, maar ook medestanders vond om de verhoudingen met de KVP te normaliseren. In januari 1971 stapte hij met de hele PvdA-fractie in Apeldoorn over naar DS '70. In 1975 werd hij partijvoorzitter van DS'70 en kwam datzelfde jaar in de Tweede Kamer. In 1976 keerde hij zich tegen het het plan om samenwerking met D'66 te onderzoeken. Na een flinke nederlaag bij de Tweede Kamerverkiezingen 1977 waarbij DS '70 van zes naar een zetel ging, stapte Staneke op als partijvoorzitter. Maatschappelijk was Staneke werkzaam als ambtenaar en ook actief binnen de Algemene Bond van Ambtenaren.

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"TONIGHT, perhaps the most anticipated prize reveal of the year!!! The results of my victory in Heartbreaking Cards of Staggering Genius' "Help Me Identify My Dumpster Cards" contest!!!! (golly, that's a lot of words). But enough talk. I wanna rip. Let's get this party STARTED!
2007 Topps Chrome, Joaquin Arias, Junk Autograph!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Niiiiccce!
1 of 1! 1 of 1! 1 of 1! Printing Plate of a Yankee (Don't Get Your Hopes Up)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's Omir Santos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We got it! We got it! WOWWUH!
Jersey Relic from Allen & Ginter 2007!!!!!!!!!!!! Randy Winn!!!!!! Hello! Hello! Wow!
(Joey Chestnut does his gluttony thing).
Jersey relic of a member of the Tampa Bay Rays World Series Team!!!!!!!!!!!! We've got another one!!!! Rocco! Rocco! UH-MAZING!
A Sweet Spot Signature of Someone Numbered to 99!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Casey Kotchman!!!!!!!!!!! Stoo-pendous!
Seven Topps A-Rod Inserts!!!!!!!!!!!!! Niiiiiii--cccccccce!!! The crowd's going wild!!!!!!
We've got it! We've got it! An Autograph Card Nobody Asked For But You'll Get It Anyway!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Rip Master himself!!!!!!!
We had some big hits tonight! The base cards were beautiful (wait a minute, there were no base cards)! The 1 of 1s OUT-standing! The inserts creative and innovative! These may be the best contest prizes EVER! This is night owl, with his crappy impersonation of the Rip Master, saying keep contest entering!!!!"
First of all, a big thanks to Matt F. for holding the contest and selecting me as the winner (I knew the set of cards in the dumpster were 1992 Topps. 1992 was peak year for collectors thinking: these cards are going to make me RICH, and then going out and getting the whole set).
1. Junk Autograph from 2007 Topps Chrome (Matt did label the cards with his title for each prize. He must go through crates of post-it notes): Joaquin Arias. I only know of this guy through baseball cards. And in 2007 he seemed to be in the first pack I pulled for everything. But I do like autos, and I like chrome.
2. 1 of 1 Printing Plate of a Yankee (Don't Get Your Hopes Up): Omir Santos. Matt wasn't lying. Santos played in 10 games as a September call-up for the Orioles last season. He's 27 years old.
3. A Jersey Relic from Allen and Ginter 2007: Randy Winn. Despite it being a Giant, this is one of my two favorite cards from the contest. A&G can do no wrong by me.
4. A Jersey Relic from a Member of the Tampa Bay Rays World Series Team: Rocco Baldelli. I like a relic of Baldelli, and I like 2007 Bowman Heritage. But in general, I'm indifferent about the '07 BH relics.
5. A Sweet Spot Signature of Someone Numbered to 99: Casey Kotchman. I won't lie, I really like this card, even though the fact that Kotchman's photo is no bigger than a quarter should make me want to throw it in my neighbor's composte pile.
6. 7 Topps A-Rod Inserts. Everyone's favorite series cards!
7. An Autograph No One Asked for But You'll Get Anyway. Yes, I really did receive the 2008 Topps Finest card of Alan Narz, "The Rip Master." No Rip Girls? :( ... I really don't know what to do with this card (and I have a hunch Matt didn't either). I am open to suggestions.
All of these cards are up for trade. Since there are Rays, Giants, Rangers and Yankees in the mix, Dave from Fielder's Choice, Bailey from the Nennth Inning, Spiff from Texas Rangers Cards and Eric S. get first dibs. Just say the word guys, and I'll put these cards in your pile. I'm not married to any of these cards, although the Kotchman card I'll let go of with a little more of a struggle.
2005 Topps, World Series Highlights.
2007 Topps, Bobby Jenks, red-letter variation.
2007 Topps, James Shields. This isn't a night card, but Matt suggested I start a subset of sunset or early morning fog shots. I actually have a couple of twilight cards prepared for future posts.
A Dodger sticker I do not have! From 1989 Fleer.
And, of course, the non-sport contest prize was the just-released Nightmare Revisited soundtrack, based on the Tim Burton movie the Nightmare Before Christmas. ("And since I'm dead, I can take off my head to recite Shakespeare quotations." My daughter's seen the movie).
Quite a variety in this contest! And quirky enough to make me look forward to the next one. I'm sure Matt will make it interesting. Thanks again for making me a winner!
I'd be happy to take the Rip Master card off your hands. Well, okay, any of the auto/relics will do - I will use them for either the next scratch-off contest or as fodder for next year's trick-or-treat giveaway!!
I'll get ya some cards in the mail.
OK, Dave, I'll be happy to send the Rip Master your way and some of the relics (if certain team collectors don't claim them).
I think we need to start something with that Ripper Card to track where it goes throughout the card-iverse.
It was born in Seattle, WA in the spring of 2008 out of a pack of Topps Finest. It then traveled to Lawrence, KS in July 2008 and then onto New York in November 2008. And now maybe onto Arkansas and who knows from there!...This card is destined for quite a life!
That's a good idea, Matt. Now how do I attach a GPS device to this card? Hmmmm.
What might it take to get the Arias autograph card?
If you've got any Dodgers I'm interested. A Dodger auto or relic would be great, but if you don't have that, we can figure out something else pretty easily. Send me an email.


If you've ever spent time in Mexico, it may seem as though the people of this vibrant country celebrate every aspect of life, yet the celebration that stands above them all is one shrouded in death. To a foreigner, this may conjure up images of ghoulish spirits or resurrected zombies, but for Mexicans The Day of the Dead (El Dia de los Muertos) holds another meaning altogether. Each year, as the long, hot days of summer yield to the cool autumn air, preparation begins for a joyous return of loved ones from beyond.
Origins of The Day of the Dead can be linked to ancient practices combined with those assimilated from the heavy hand of Spanish conquerors. Pre-Columbian Mexico had various cultures that celebrated the dead in a mocking, jovial fashion. Among them were the Aztecs, who held their celebrations throughout the month of August in dedication to the goddess Mictecacihuatl - The Lady of the Dead. After the Spanish conquest, original customs were absorbed into Catholic tradition yet continued to live on. In this way, on the first two days of November, the Catholic observance of All Saints Day and All Souls Day is celebrated in Mexico - like nowhere else - as The Day of the Dead.
At the heart of The Day of the Dead lies the belief that for a brief time the spirits of those who died, loved ones and ancestors alike, return to be united with their relatives. Although this is the most prevalent belief, the manner in which it is celebrated can vary regionally or even from town to town. In rural Mexico, The Day of the Dead is more private and usually includes a visit to the local cemetery. Here the gravesites of relatives are tidied up, then lavishly decorated. Marigolds wreaths are arranged and hung, along with long paper streamers to attract the souls of the dead. Picnic blankets are laid out so relatives can enjoy the favorite food and drink of the departed while listening to the festive music of mariachi bands. Some areas even include dancing and singing to celebrate their loved ones.
In cities across Mexico, The Day of the Dead is more of a public festival and popular tourist attraction. Symbols of this holiday can often be seen in schools, public buildings and places of business. In Mexico City, The Day of the Dead celebration hits the streets where decoration knows no bounds. People parade in masks and colorful costumes, and in some places children go door to door in search of small gifts or treats, similar to Halloween.
The most universal tradition of The Day of the Dead, however, takes place behind closed doors, where everyday Mexican homes are transformed into ornate shrines to honor the returning travelers. Day of the Dead altars are erected and adorned with memorabilia, candles, flowers, photos and more. Toys are laid out for children's shrines, or alcohol and food offerings for those commemorating adults. The Day of the Dead is also an important time for family gatherings, when meals are enjoyed and comical stories shared about those who have passed to the afterlife.
The jovial tradition of The Day of the Dead continues through satirical poems called calaveras - meaning "skulls." These clever quips take the form of obituaries or epitaphs, mocking the habits and quirks of a relative's previous life. This form of entertainment dates back to the 19th century, when newspapers first began to print cartoon skeleton drawings to commemorate The Day of the Dead. They used the popularity of the holiday as an opportunity to create pop culture and political puns.
Skillfully crafted skulls and skeletons are, appropriately, the most common symbol of The Day of the Dead and the playful spirit embodied by this celebration. Rather than using gaunt displays to frighten or disturb onlookers, skulls and skeletons alike are employed to mock death. Like the calaveras, Day of the Dead figures display the renowned Mexican sense of humor and transcend the would-be macabre sentiment of such a day. They are used to poke fun at everyday life. Handmade skeletons bear likeness to a bride and groom, mariachi players, debutantes, business men, vagabonds and others, as well as recognizable characters like Elvis, The Grim Reaper and Frida Kahlo - to name a few!
Of course it's not just the Day of the Dead figures that exhibit the mood of this festival. Various Day of the Dead decorations can also be found on t-shirts, tote bags, masks, ceramic tiles and even greeting cards. In this way, variety is limited only to the imagination and creativity of local artists and craftsmen.
The Day of the Dead is a beautiful, uniquely Mexican celebration that comes alive once a year, bringing together the living while reconnecting with lost loved ones. It is a tradition that provides relief to tragedy and scoffs at what we fear most.
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January 16, 2013 in Columnists
Wading into 'Zero Dark Thirty'
I didn't know what to expect from "Zero Dark Thirty" the new film written by Mark Boal and directed by Kathryn Bigelow. Oh, I knew the ending, of course. But the controversy surrounding the film about its depiction of torture of detainees had me thinking I was going to see some "24"-like action movie with terrorists being tortured into giving up Osama Bin Laden's email, Facebook and home address. The controversy over whether the film champions torture even shamefully cost director Kathryn Bigelow an Oscar nomination.
Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Carl Levin (D-Mich.) have criticized the film, claiming it mixes fact and fiction, and implies that the use of torture yielded information that helped find Osama Bin Laden. First, I hope the senators know that "Zero Dark Thirty" is a fictionalized account of the hunt for Bin Laden, not a documentary. And I hope they've actually seen the movie and not relied on others' accounts.
Since when do historical movies have to be 100 percent accurate? "The King's Speech," "300," "Braveheart," "Gladiator," "Amadeus," "The Patriot," or "JFK," anyone?
How come I haven't heard the same complaints about Steven Spielberg's "Lincoln?" Abraham Lincoln, the Great Emancipator, used the N word, proposed sending blacks back to Africa, stated that blacks were inferior and said there were differences between the races that would "forever forbid the two races living together on terms of social and political equality." Did Spielberg give us the historically accurate Lincoln or Hollywood Lincoln?
Michael Moore recently tweeted, "I'm sorry, but anyone who claims that 'Zero Dark Thirty' endorses torture either hasn't seen the movie or wasn't paying attention." I tend to agree with him. Though reading many different reviews of the movie almost seems like a Rorschach test. People walk away believing what they want to believe.
But I don't see how the film endorses, glamorizes or leaves viewers with the impression that torture was how we got Bin Laden. In the film, a terrorist named Ammar is shown being waterboarded but he refuses to talk. He's stuffed into a tiny box and when asked what day an attack is to take place, he gives every day of the week, thus illustrating the futility of torture. The only time useful information obtained from him is when his interrogators trick him into talking.
Its not glamorous watching a man who has defecated on himself be punched, waterboarded, stripped and walked on a leash like an animal. It's disgusting. It's abhorrent.
At one point, CIA agent Maya (Jessica Chastain) is seen watching videos of maybe half a dozen detainee interrogations that don't involve any torture or enhanced interrogation techniques. The film makes it clear that the identity of Abu Ahmed al-Kuwaiti, Bin Laden's courier, was corroborated by multiple sources.
The sad thing about all of the focus on torture is that it overshadows what I think most people will take away from the film: the heroism of Agent Maya. I think most viewers will leave the film thinking, "Wow, I didn't know we had a badass, dogged, determined female agent pursuing Bin Laden."
The actual Maya has to be one of the sources for the film. She is also mentioned in former Navy SEAL (and second Bin Laden shooter) Matt Bissonette's bestseller "No Easy Day." She is believed to be the model for Claire Danes' character in the Showtime series "Homeland." She should've been the biggest story coming out of this film.
As for my review of the film, I think it should've opened with the actual footage of the 9/11 attacks, the crumbling of the towers, attack on the Pentagon and smoldering field in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. Instead, Bigelow chooses to show a dark screen and play audio from that awful day. The effect worked in Michael Moore's "Fahrenheit 911" in 2004 because the attacks were so fresh they didn't need to be seen. In this case, over a decade later in a film about the greatest manhunt in history, I think you have to start with the horrible attack visually.
With that said, the cinematography is excellent. The direction is first rate. And the final sequence depicting the Navy SEAL raid on Bin Laden's fortress is riveting and expertly detailed, shot as if straight from Bissonette's book.
However, while I admired the drive of the Agent Maya character, the film never explains it. In fact, if I have any complaint it's that the characters are two-dimensional, there simply to advance a timeline. All we know about Maya was that she was recruited out of high school and Washington thinks she's a "killer." We have no back-story and no basis for her motivation.
Perhaps this was the intent from screenwriter Mark Boal and/or director Kathryn Bigelow. But directors like Michael Mann have directed movies with large casts and still managed to humanize the characters and create motivations for their behavior as in 1995's "Heat."
So for me, while the final assault scene rocks, the movie itself, coming with so much hype, plays like a long procedural, checking the boxes until we get to the money shot: killing Bin Laden.
It's a good movie but not great. And it's not terribly controversial. I believe the chatter around the movie isn't really about the film. It's about how we haven't processed the decade after 9/11. We have U.S. Senators outraged over a film who should've been outraged over a bogus claim of WMD. We tortured, stained the nation's soul and held no one accountable. Where were the public and officials pushing for that? We're shell-shocked after years of terror alerts, irrational fears, real security concerns, an enemy we don't understand and fatigued over misguided war.
"Zero Dark Thirty" rattles because Boal and Bigelow refuse to put the events into a political or moral framework. Having lived these events our minds won't allow us not to.
Maya North
Honestly, I'm so traumatized by what I see on Facebook about the state of the world, I am not certain I have the fortitude to see this. Gorgeous review–really keen analysis, beautifully expressed (as always!).
David Weinshilboum
Whoa, I think I may have found my replacement for Ebert. Fantastic, thoughtful review and reflection on ZDT!


H.R.4127 (2009): To provide that alien unprivileged enemy belligerents may only be tried by military commissions if tried for alleged conduct for which a term of incarceration or the death penalty may be sought.
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H.R.1997 (2003) Unborn Victims of Violence Act: Allows charging a separate offense against unborn children, but prohibits imposition of the death penalty for such an offense.


Opponents of the Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham, set up by Benedict XVI to allow ex-Anglicans to worship together with their own liturgy, were so excited when it was reported that Pope Francis, when Archbishop of Buenos Aires, wasn't keen on the initiative. But if that were ever the case, then he has changed his mind. This week it emerged that Francis has widened the remit of the Ordinariates in Britain, America and Australia. Until now, only ex-Anglicans and their family members could join the new body. But, thanks to a new paragraph inserted into the Ordinariate's constitution by Francis, nominal Catholics who were baptised but not confirmed can join the structure. Indeed, the Holy Father wants the Ordinariates to go out and evangelise such people.


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The vehicle was delivered to the southern continent by sea from Saint Petersburg.
In the 2020–2021 season, the modules of the new wintering complex will be manufactured and delivered to Antarctica. In 2021, installation of the first part of the Vostok Polar Station will start, and it will be completely ready in 2022. But now preparatory work is underway at the site.
The newest Russian all-terrain vehicle Burlak will run between the coastal station Progress and Vostok, which is more than 1,400 km one way.
The vehicle is designed to carry 12 people, it has 10 berths. Everything in Burlak is provided for a comfortable stay of people during long journeys. It is equipped with a galley with gas burners, a hood and a folding table, a 20-liter snow-melting device to get drinking hot water, an automatic water supply system, convenient shelves and lockers, sockets, USB connectors for gadgets, autonomous interior heaters. Additionally, a portable toilet and a TV are installed in the vehicle.
Burlak can simultaneously carry two tons of cargo and nine passengers in the interior. A single-axle trailer with a load capacity of 1.5 tons and a capacity of 2.6 cubic meters is supplied with the vehicle. The vehicle range in an autonomous mode with the built-in tanks is 2500 km.
In 2016-2019, Burlak all-terrain vehicles passed extreme tests in expeditions to the Arctic and were named by experts as the best vehicles for snow deserts. On the opposite side of the planet, conditions are even more severe. The vehicle will rise to a mark of 3488 m above sea level, where the average annual temperature is 55 ° C below zero. This required minimal improvement from the designers.
"Mass-produced vehicle of the expedition modification has headed off to Antarctica. The only nontypical feature is that double glazing is able to compensate internal pressure through the valve. At an altitude of 3500 m, the pressure is much less, due to such a difference, a pressure of up to 0.5 kg/cm occurs inside sealed double glazing. If you don't reduce the pressure, then the double glazing will be simply torn up, so we had to mount the valves," Aleksei Makarov, the Chief Designer of Makar Offroad LLC, said.