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Robert Allan Young
Three Days with Mary
What Doesn't Kill You
Letters To Ester
Have you ever noticed that something peculiar happens to us when it comes to our sports idols? We watch them on 46 inch plasma flat screens in the comfort of our homes or at neighbourhood sports bars while they sweat it out on the court, the field or the ice.
We spend hours scouring the headlines and looking for mentions about them either online or in the papers. We follow their Twitter feeds and Instagram accounts. We like their Facebook pages and add their highlight videos to our Favourites on YouTube.
Some people go even further by studying and memorizing their favourite player's statistics in such depth that they can recite them easier than our own phone number. On rare occasions, we get the opportunity to shake their hand and possibly exchange a few words. And from all that, we presume to know them.
Take for example the legendary Winnipeg Blue Bomber, #59, Lyle Bauer, a charismatic leader and tenacious competitor well known for playing through injuries and leaving it all on the field. In a career spanning 10 years in the CFL, #59 was a sports icon in Winnipeg. He became a role model and a celebrity during a stretch of some of the best football years in Winnipeg Blue Bombers' history.
Bauer was a divisional all-star and the club's top lineman in 1988. He helped his team capture three Grey Cup Championships in 1984, 1988 and 1990, and was inducted into the Winnipeg Blue Bombers Hall of Fame in 1998.
He hung up his pads, helmet and knee braces after the 1991 season and moved into the Blue Bomber's front office as the team's assistant general manager.
Bauer left the Blue Bombers in 1995 to pursue business opportunities in the grain industry, working for AgPro in Calgary, where he served as the company's General Manager.
In 2000, Bauer returned to the Winnipeg Football Club, taking over the management of the organization. As President and Chief Executive Officer, his innovative strategies in debt reduction and fundraising helped lift the Winnipeg Football Club out from under a $5-million debt and set the organization up to became a model example for the entire league.
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers made the postseason seven of the ten seasons Bauer was at the helm and the team advanced to the Grey Cup in 2001 and 2007. The club hosted five playoff games and one Grey Cup during Bauer's tenure.
He left the Winnipeg Football Club in 2010 with a record of 90-88-2, moving on to lead the Calgary Stampeders. He spent three years as President and COO of that club.
It's evident that Lyle Bauer has made a significant impact both on and off the football field since being drafted in 1979. His resume is impressive. It's interesting. It's intriguing. But it means nothing.
Because the reality is that we never really know our sports heroes as much as we would like to think. We only see a façade, the parts that they allow us to see. When it comes to sports heroes and celebrities in general, what we really should be doing is trying to understand what makes that person tick and how they have become the people they are today. Sometimes it's a classic "Glory Road" story while others tell a dark tale.
It was a cold Saturday afternoon in October 1991 at the old Winnipeg Stadium on Maroons Road. With the game still up for grabs, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers faced a second and long against their East Division rivals, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. The sold-out crowd watched as David Black, Bob Molle, Steve Rodehutskors, Chris Walby and Lyle Bauer broke away from the huddle and set their positions at the line of scrimmage. In unison, Molle, Walby, Rodehutskors and Black bent into their three-point stances and dug their cleats into the turf. Bauer, the team's center, scanned the entire Tiger-Cats defensive formation before setting himself in position above the ball.
Quarterback Tom Burgess stepped in behind him and viewed the field while running back Robert Mimbs and fullback Matt Pearce lined up behind him in what is called an "I" formation. Burgess barked the signals and, with precise timing, Bauer lifted the ball off the turf and into this quarterback's hands. The legendary O-Line stood their ground ready for battle. But before Burgess could hand the ball off to his running back, he was lying face down in the cold turf.
Walby, angry, but mostly embarrassed, pulled himself off the field, ripped out his mouth guard and proceeded to shout and berate the other four linemen. As the five teammates walked back to the sideline, #59 stopped and tore off his helmet. He glared at Walby then yelled, "Shut up and worry about doing your own job!"
It's almost impossible for anyone to re-create or recall an exact moment in time accurately. Everyone involved will have their own recollection of the situation. Memories fade after 25 years. "What went through your mind after the ball was snapped on that second and short during the Tiger-Cats' game in 1991?" It's an impossible question to answer.
"I don't remember exactly what I said," said Walby trying to recall the incident. "If you ask the guys, they'll all tell you I had a reputation of yapping and shooting my mouth off all the time. Nobody ever listened to me, but I can tell you, when Bauer spoke, we listened. We paid attention to him."
"As a professional athlete, you never want to show weakness or defeat or anything along those lines," said Bauer. "If your opponent knows of any weakness at all, they will take full advantage of it. They had to. It's part of their job. Hell, I did it all the time. But, on that play, we didn't do our job."
"As our center, Lyle was extremely intense," recalls quarterback Tom Burgess who played six seasons in the CFL and quarterbacked the Blue Bombers to a Grey Cup win in 1990. "He had everyone's respect and attention. He was definitely the captain of that line and he was tough as nails."
The Blue Bombers went on to win that game, 68-14 and the offensive line, considered to be the best in Blue Bomber's history, held their ground until the very last whistle.
"I was born during my father's later days of playing," said Wesley Bauer, Lyle's son. "But I will never forget watching a historical football game with my father playing on late night television. I was excited as I never had really seen any footage of my dad snapping the ball."
"I remember sitting beside him and watching that first play. He snapped the ball and the next thing I see is my dad cut block the nose tackle. I turned to my dad and said 'You were a dirty football player.' He said to me, 'In those days you had to be.'"
"My dad was one tough SOB," said Brodie Bauer, Lyle's other son. "I remember him coming home with his fingers all broken from the game the previous night. Broken fingers and all, it didn't stop him from hanging out with me, Wes, and Danni, playing games in the yard."
When asked about Bauer's toughness, Ross Hodgkinson, the Blue Bombers head athletic trainer in 1985 said, "Lyle had some ongoing knee issues prior to me starting with the team," he recalls. "At some point he was placed in a leg cast to give his one knee a chance to settle down. But Lyle, in his divine wisdom, decided one evening that he had had enough of the cast. He cut it off with a power saw in his garage. The next morning he came in, stuck his head in the training room and threw the cast at me. He said he was done with it. I was furious!"
Bauer earned the reputation throughout the league as being a smart, tough leader. "I spent 10 years battling that guy," said Mike Walker who spent eight years on the Hamilton Tiger-Cats defense and two with the Edmonton Eskimos. "We had some epic battles in those years. But he was one guy that never broke. He would never let up."
So in August 2004, when the former leader of the Blue Bomber's "Hog Line" developed a severe sore throat, he ignored it.
"I was never one to go to the doctor. I hated going to doctors," Bauer had said. "It was that don't show a weakness attitude."
But eventually he did go and after weeks of tests and appointments, he received the diagnosis: oropharyngeal cancer – stage 4. The tumour was hidden deep inside the base of his tongue.
This time it wasn't a game. The old locker room clichés of "failure is not an option" and "win at all costs" quickly became a hard reality for the former lineman. This was now life and death. There was no playbook, no business plan to reference; no teammates, coaches or trainers to lean on.
"In spite of family and friends, I had never felt so alone and unsure of what the future would bring," said Bauer. "For the first time in my life, I had no control over what was going to happen."
His first concern was his wife and children seeing him in pain. "I don't think my kids ever saw their father that vulnerable. I've always tried to be there, strength-wise," says Bauer, who has one daughter, Danni and two sons, Brodie, and Wesley.
"Once it happens, it puts you in a whole different mindset. And really, what you have to do is draw upon your past life experiences and prepare for the battle of your life. Alone."
But throughout the numerous treatments and doctors' appointments, Bauer never had a 'why me' moment.
"At the time, my thought was, 'What difference does that make when what I need to focus on is what's going to happen now?'" says Bauer.
After 42 gruelling radiation treatments, as well as chemotherapy, Bauer is now cancer-free. The radiation treatments have left him with damage to his tongue, throat, and voice box, which affect his speech, but he's grateful to be alive.
"What doesn't kill you only, makes you stronger."
That quote has been around for years. We've all seen it and heard it. It's been printed on T-shirts and embossed on coffee mugs.
Some credit the quote to the German philosopher, Friedrich Nietzsche, but he actually said it more eloquently than what we have become used to: "That which does not kill us, makes us stronger." However it's said, it turns out, he was right in Bauer's case.
There have been numerous studies and examples, medical, scientific and personal, which have shown that some survivors report positive changes and enhanced personal development after their trauma. There's even a term for it, Post Traumatic Growth or PTG. PTG is defined by any beneficial change in circumstances resulting from a major life crisis or traumatic event. People experience a positive shift by having a renewed appreciation for life or they adopt a new world view with new possibilities. They feel more personal strength, more spiritually satisfied, and their relationships improve. And some, like #59, do all that and more.
In 2005, even before he was finished with his own cancer treatments, Bauer created the Never Alone Foundation with the vision of a world where no one enters the fight against cancer feeling alone. The Never Alone Foundation is now a nationally registered charity committed to improving the lives of people affected by cancer.
When our childhood heroes face personal tragedies, they become human just like the rest of us. On the field, Lyle Bauer was a powerhouse athlete, a three time Grey Cup Champion and a member of the Blue Bombers Hall of Fame. Off the field, he was a successful business leader and role model to many. Yet with all that going for him, he was still attacked by something completely outside of his control.
If you ask him today, he'll tell you he never wanted to fail at anything. I'm sure at some point during his battle with cancer he repeated that same line to himself he once said to Chris Walby. "Shut up and worry about doing your own job!" Bauer's job was to survive. To live another day and make someone else's path a little easier.
When we come to know our heroes through their own eyes, we understand that a hero is just an ordinary person who found the strength to persevere in spite of overwhelming obstacles. They keep moving, always, towards a goal they believed in.
Lyle now says he's more concerned with what he will leave on this Earth after he's gone than what he can take from it now.
"You can't take anything with you. That's been proven and I'm living it. But, what you can do is make sure you did something for someone else. That's really what we are supposed to do. That's our job, that's my job, and that's what people will be remembered for."
Since 2005, Lyle and the staff and volunteers of the Never Alone Foundation have raised funds to support various cancer programs and have assisted hundreds of victims and their families. But he is quick to point out that even though he started the foundation, it's not his. It never was.
His story is not complete by any means. This book is meant to tell the story of a man who works tirelessly to make the later chapters of his life far better than the earlier ones. And isn't that what life is all about.
Change of Heart – January 2019
Never Alone Foundation Luncheon
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I've filmed a video to share how I created it and my process.
And here's a close up of the envelope created in the video.
It's really nothing fancy but it sure looks pretty and it only took a few minutes to make! And to top it off I used a few things from the scrap bowl! I think I'm going to add a scrap bowl challenge to my list of things to do this week!
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This web site is a memorial to those individuals who were passionate about the reform of the
Roman Catholic liturgy as set forth in Sacrosanctum Concilium (the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy)
and who now, in eternal life, worship the God whom they served in this life.
James Floyd White
January 23, 1932 - October 31, 2004
Jim White died Sunday, 31 October 2004 at about 7:45 p.m. The family were with him at the very moment, and were able to say the Proficiscere over him. They knew of the prayers surrounding and supporting them. Jim was a Past President of NAAL and was awarded the Berakah.
University of Notre Dame Professor emeritus of Theology (Liturgical Studies), James F. White, 72, beloved husband of Claire Duggan White, and father of Lou, Robert, Ellen, Laura and Martin, died on Sunday, Oct. 31, after suffering with cardiac disease and debilitating cancer. The eldest son of Madeline Rinker and Edwin T. White, Jim was born in Boston, Mass., Jan. 23, 1932. Raised in Rutland, Vt., with his two brothers, Stephen and Tony, Jim was a 1949 graduate of Phillips Academy Andover and a 1953 graduate of Harvard University. He undertook seminary studies at Union Theological Seminary in New York, and was ordained deacon and elder in the United Methodist Church. A Fulbright Scholarship took Jim to Cambridge, UK, and in 1960 he completed a doctoral degree in Church History at Duke University. Dr. White's academic career, spanning more than four decades, began at Ohio Wesleyan University and continued at Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University. He was Professor of Theology at the University of Notre Dame from 1983 until his retirement in December 1999. A frequent visiting professor, Dr. White also taught at Drew University, Emory University, Yale University and The Catholic University of America.
Member of nine learned societies, Professor White is perhaps best known for his dedication to the revitalization of the worship life of the church. Member, and past president of the North American Academy of Liturgy, he was also the recipient of the prestigious Berakah award presented by that group in 1983. Author of 20 books, Professor White wrote extensively on worship, sacraments, and liturgical architecture. His extremely valuable, Introduction to Christian Worship , has been translated into several Asian languages. Hundreds of scholarly and pastoral articles have contributed much to the revitalization of contemporary worship.
No ivory-tower academic, he dedicated himself tirelessly to the tasks of renewal of worship in the United Methodist Church. Affectionately known as "Mr. Protestant Worship" in the Academy of Liturgy, Jim's thorough study of the rites of specific Protestant denominations (as well as of liturgical renewal in the Roman Catholic Church) made a significant impact on the study of worship undertaken in ecumenical dialogue. Professor White's legacy also continues through the 30-plus doctoral students, whose dissertations he directed. It is not insignificant that the 1982 Christian Century poll voted Dr. White as one of the hundred most influential figures in the US "religion scene." Nor is it insignificant that Jim died on Oct. 31, the Eve of All Hallows and also Reformation Sunday. Requiescat in pace . A memorial service took place at Broadway Christian Parish at 10 a.m. , Nov 3, with visitation one hour prior to service in the church. Memorial donations may be made to Broadway Christian Parish, 1412 S. Carroll St., South Bend, IN 46613.
Tribute prepared by the North American Academy of Liturgy.
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First Issue of Orate Fratres
If you would like to read about Father Virgil Michel's vision for the liturgy, CLICK HERE to download a PDF file of the first issue of Orate Fratres (now Worship) published on November 28, 1926, by the Liturgical Press of Saint John's Abbey in Collegeville, MN.
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Anyone who has visited Saint John's Abbey in Collegeville, MN, will recognize the photo at the top of this page. The image is a detail of the stained glass window in the Abbey Church. One of the largest stained glass windows in the world, it comprises the entire main facade of the Abbey Church. It was designed by the late Bronislaw Bak, a former member of the art department of Saint John's University. Several monks and students assisted Mr. Bak in the execution of the design. The design of the window suggests the splendor of the liturgical year.
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I really do have far too much time on my hands...not. I was actually out of school today as I tended to my sprained ankle, and this was the sum of my accomplishments. Oh, I made like 12 of these. This was the only Octet related one. One features a goat - but I don't think it's appropriate for the Octet site.
Anyway, I might post again tomorrow. It's late.
Have a happy Thanksgiving. Drink responsibly....Okay, I'll post it. The Cal Drinking Song, featuring the (I think) '04-05 Octet. The song is pretty funny and um, drinking related...Is that the time. I must sleep. Hahaha.
Hi all. Finishing up Mid-terms...I will be blogging again soon.


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Pagan Roots? 5 Surprising Facts About Christmas
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[Here is a science article about Christmas. A lot of Pagan traditions and values were kept in Christianity in order to make it more palatable for the White Pagans of the time.
Christmas itself is stolen from the vikings. It was Yule and it is the mid-winter solstice. It has nothing to do with the "birth of Jesus". Jan]
When you gather around the Christmas tree or stuff goodies into a stocking, you're taking part in traditions that stretch back thousands of years — long before Christianity entered the mix.
Pagan, or non-Christian, traditions show up in this beloved winter holiday, a consequence of early church leaders melding Jesus' nativity celebration with pre-existing midwinter festivals. Since then, Christmas traditions have warped over time, arriving at their current state a little more than a century ago.
Read on for some of the surprising origins of Christmas cheer, and find out why Christmas was once banned in New England.
1. Early Christians had a soft spot for pagans
It's a mistake to say that our modern Christmas traditions come directly from pre-Christian paganism, said Ronald Hutton, a historian at Bristol University in the United Kingdom. However, he said, you'd be equally wrong to believe that Christmas is a modern phenomenon. As Christians spread their religion into Europe in the first centuries A.D., they ran into people living by a variety of local and regional religious creeds.
Christian missionaries lumped all of these people together under the umbrella term "pagan," said Philip Shaw, who researches early Germanic languages and Old English at Leicester University in the U.K. The term is related to the Latin word meaning "field," Shaw told LiveScience. The lingual link makes sense, he said, because early European Christianity was an urban phenomenon, while paganism persisted longer in rustic areas.
Early Christians wanted to convert pagans, Shaw said, but they were also fascinated by their traditions.
"Christians of that period are quite interested in paganism," he said. "It's obviously something they think is a bad thing, but it's also something they think is worth remembering. It's what their ancestors did." [In Photos: Early Christian Rome]
Perhaps that's why pagan traditions remained even as Christianity took hold. The Christmas tree is a 17th-century German invention, University of Bristol's Hutton told LiveScience, but it clearly derives from the pagan practice of bringing greenery indoors to decorate in midwinter. The modern Santa Claus is a direct descendent of England's Father Christmas, who was not originally a gift-giver. However, Father Christmas and his other European variations are modern incarnations of old pagan ideas about spirits who traveled the sky in midwinter, Hutton said.
2. We all want that warm Christmas glow
But why this fixation on partying in midwinter, anyway? According to historians, it's a natural time for a feast. In an agricultural society, the harvest work is done for the year, and there's nothing left to be done in the fields.
"It's a time when you have some time to devote to your religious life," said Shaw. "But also it's a period when, frankly, everyone needs cheering up."
The dark days that culminate with the shortest day of the year — the winter solstice — could be lightened with feasts and decorations, Hutton said.
"If you happen to live in a region in which midwinter brings striking darkness and cold and hunger, then the urge to have a celebration at the very heart of it to avoid going mad or falling into deep depression is very, very strong," he said.
Stephen Nissenbaum, author of the Pulitzer Prize finalist "The Battle for Christmas" (Vintage, 1997), agreed.
"Even now when solstice means not all that much because you can get rid of the darkness with the flick of an electric light switch, even now, it's a very powerful season," he told LIveScience.
3. The Church was slow to embrace Christmas
Despite the spread of Christianity, midwinter festivals did not become Christmas for hundreds of years. The Bible gives no reference to when Jesus was born, which wasn't a problem for early Christians, Nissenbaum said.
"It never occurred to them that they needed to celebrate his birthday," he said.
With no Biblical directive to do so and no mention in the Gospels of the correct date, it wasn't until the fourth century that church leaders in Rome embraced the holiday. At this time, Nissenbaum said, many people had turned to a belief the Church found heretical: That Jesus had never existed as a man, but as a sort of spiritual entity.
"If you want to show that Jesus was a real human being just like every other human being, not just somebody who appeared like a hologram, then what better way to think of him being born in a normal, humble human way than to celebrate his birth?" Nissenbaum said. [Religious Mysteries: 8 Alleged Relics of Jesus]
Midwinter festivals, with their pagan roots, were already widely celebrated, Nissenbaum said. And the date had a pleasing philosophical fit with festivals celebrating the lengthening days after the winter solstice (which fell on Dec. 21 this year). "O, how wonderfully acted Providence that on that day on which that Sun was born … Christ should be born," one Cyprian text read.
4. The Puritans hated the holiday
But if the Catholic Church gradually came to embrace Christmas, the Protestant Reformation gave the holiday a good knock on the chin. In the 16th century, Christmas became a casualty of this church schism, with reformist-minded Protestants considering it little better than paganism, Nissenbaum said. This likely had something to do with the "raucous, rowdy and sometimes bawdy fashion" in which Christmas was celebrated, he added.
In England under Oliver Cromwell, Christmas and other saints' days were banned, and in New England it was illegal to celebrate Christmas for about 25 years in the 1600s, Nissenbaum said. Forget people saying, "Happy holidays" instead of "Merry Christmas," he said.
"If you want to look at a real 'War on Christmas,' you've got to look at the Puritans," he said. "They banned it!"
5. Gifts are a new (and surprisingly controversial) tradition
While gift-giving may seem inextricably tied to Christmas, it used to be that people looked forward to opening presents on New Year's Day.
"They were a blessing for people to make them feel good as the year ends," Hutton said. It wasn't until the Victorian era of the 1800s that gift-giving shifted to Christmas. According to the Royal Collection, Queen Victoria's children got Christmas Eve gifts in 1850, including a sword and armor. In 1841, Victoria gave her husband, Prince Albert, a miniature portrait of her as a 7-year-old; in 1859, she gave him a book of poetry by Alfred, Lord Tennyson.
All of this gift-giving, along with the secular embrace of Christmas, now has some religious groups steamed, Nissenbaum said. The consumerism of Christmas shopping seems, to some, to contradict the religious goal of celebrating Jesus Christ's birth. In some ways, Nissenbaum said, excessive spending is the modern equivalent of the revelry and drunkenness that made the Puritans frown.
"There's always been a push and pull, and it's taken different forms," he said. "It might have been alcohol then, and now it's these glittering toys."
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Electronic payment volume in the United States is at an all-time high, and will continue to grow by 7% each year, over a five year period (2013 – 2018).
Increased demand for payment processing services will result in lower fees for merchants, and lower margins for processors.
The bulk of the new processing revenue will come via software POS solutions instead of traditional payment terminals.
The majority of this new growth will come from small and medium sized merchants.
What the report does not say is where, in terms of payment type, most of this growth is going to occur.
Will credit cards reign supreme? Will mobile payment solutions finally become a significant player? It's a tough call.
On the one hand, the U.S. does often lead the way in technological innovation, and usually remains ahead of the pack in terms of shifts in popular culture. On the other hand, consumers in the country just have not taken to mobile payments the way Europe and Australia have.
In 2014, when McKinsey published its report, mobile payments existed only as a barely visible slice of the "preferred payment type" pie chart. The same website reported several months earlier that payment type was often determined by where the transaction was occurring.
No surprise, then, that shoppers used PayPal or similar services 22% of the time when shopping online. Take that transaction out to the real world, and mobile never tops more than 2%.
And no matter what chart you look at, you'll see that credit and debit cards account for around 75% of purchases—another non-surprise, given that credit card debt is another way in which the United States leads the world. From all this, it certainly would seem that it's going to be an uphill battle getting consumers to abandon their physical wallets for digital ones.
But here's another statistic that should demonstrate that mobile payments' big day in the U.S. is an inevitable: consumer spending with this payment type has roughly doubled every year since 2012.
The $1.89 billion spent with mobile technology in 2013 was a twofold factor increase over the previous year. In 2014, the number rose to $3.68 billion, and then again to $8.71 billion in 2015.
To understand what's behind mobile's sudden growth spurt, we need to go back to items 3 and 4 on my summary of the McKinsey report.
Cloud-based point of sale is no longer a gamble for merchants; that honour now belongs to the traditional digital POS systems that cost merchants exorbitant amounts of time and money to install and maintain.
Cloud computing makes it much easier to integrate services, and that is what the developers of POS have been doing with laser focus. They've capitalised on their technical advantage by partnering with major players in the processing space and offering their services right from their Checkout screens.
That they've also chosen to work with a variety mobile payments providers shouldn't surprise anyone. Cloud computing is mobile computing, and these kinds of alternative payment types are the proverbial cherry on top of the POS sundae: it's not needed to make the whole enterprise work, but you know something's missing if it isn't there.
The target audience for this new breed of POS consists of small- and medium-sized business—the very same businesses that until recently might not have been able to afford a modern day point of sale.
Not only is digital POS well within their reach, but cloud-based software's inherent affinity with mobile payments makes it easier than ever for these merchants to accept a wider variety of payment types than even their Big Box competition can currently handle.
Because of this, small businesses are at the forefront of mobile payment adoption rate.
The United States' leading retailer, Wal-Mart, only recently released its own branded digital wallet app, while at the same time continuing its refusal to offer Apple Pay as an option.
These small businesses have to create new and unique ways to compete with the giants, and mobile payments are the best way to do that.
The first Millennials are all grown up and spending their own money, and they want to spend it in a way that feels natural to them. Choice, personalisation, and more intimate experiences are what they're used to—they grew up using websites that could recommend products tailored to their tastes, paying with PayPal, and having products delivered right to their door.
That kind of marriage of technology and shopping is ingrained in this latest generation of consumers, and businesses that can't meet their needs are going to suffer.
As they grow into the dominant consumer demographic, large businesses will, of course, have to follow suit in order to remain relevant. That's going to be the tipping point for mobile payments becoming the preferred tender type in the United States.
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We certainly had a lot of fun with Marion's sunny Muse last week. I love to see all the talent and creativity that you share with us! And how exciting to see 3 new names in our top 6 this week! Thanks so much to everyone for participating!
Congratulations to Caroline, Michele and Jen! Great cards!
Congrats to one and all! and thank you, from the bottom of my heart. I'm so happy to see a few gorgeous submissions to Muse 91!!
So delighted to see my card up there.
I loved playing along with this challenge.
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Q: JSONException: No value for book_details I am trying to scrape book titles from this url:http://api.nytimes.com/svc/books/v2/lists/2010-10-01/trade-fiction-paperback?api-key=c775dd98c5a108e9ebc790ca2c47ac19:18:74338855
I have used the following code to scrape info from this url, which worked on that occasion: http://api.openweathermap.org/data/2.5/weather?q=London,uk&appid=44db6a862fba0b067b1930da0d769e98
It worked for the second url as there was only one "weather" string that I was scraping. However in the other url there are several "book_details" strings and I don't know how to scrape the title from each one.
This is my code that is returning JSONException: No value for book_details.
public class MainActivity extends AppCompatActivity {

public class DownloadTask extends AsyncTask<String, Void, String>{

    @Override
    protected String doInBackground(String... urls) {

        String result = "";
        URL url;
        HttpURLConnection urlConnection = null;

        try {

            url = new URL(urls[0]);

            urlConnection = (HttpURLConnection)url.openConnection();

            InputStream in = urlConnection.getInputStream();

            InputStreamReader reader = new InputStreamReader(in);

            int data = reader.read();

            while (data != -1){

                char current = (char) data;

                result += current;

                data = reader.read();

            }

            return result;

        } catch (MalformedURLException e) {

            e.printStackTrace();

        } catch (IOException e) {

            e.printStackTrace();

        }

        return null;

    }

    @Override
    protected void onPostExecute(String result) {
        super.onPostExecute(result);

        try {

            JSONObject jsonObject = new JSONObject(result);

            String bookInfo = jsonObject.getString("book_details");

            Log.i("Book Info", bookInfo);

        } catch (JSONException e) {

            e.printStackTrace();

        }

    }
}

@Override
protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
    super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
    setContentView(R.layout.activity_main);
    Toolbar toolbar = (Toolbar) findViewById(R.id.toolbar);
    setSupportActionBar(toolbar);

    DownloadTask task = new DownloadTask();
    task.execute("http://api.openweathermap.org/data/2.5/weather?q=London,uk&appid=44db6a862fba0b067b1930da0d769e98");

    FloatingActionButton fab = (FloatingActionButton) findViewById(R.id.fab);
    fab.setOnClickListener(new View.OnClickListener() {
        @Override
        public void onClick(View view) {
            Snackbar.make(view, "Replace with your own action", Snackbar.LENGTH_LONG)
                    .setAction("Action", null).show();
        }
    });
}

@Override
public boolean onCreateOptionsMenu(Menu menu) {
    // Inflate the menu; this adds items to the action bar if it is present.
    getMenuInflater().inflate(R.menu.menu_main, menu);
    return true;
}

@Override
public boolean onOptionsItemSelected(MenuItem item) {
    // Handle action bar item clicks here. The action bar will
    // automatically handle clicks on the Home/Up button, so long
    // as you specify a parent activity in AndroidManifest.xml.
    int id = item.getItemId();

    //noinspection SimplifiableIfStatement
    if (id == R.id.action_settings) {
        return true;
    }

    return super.onOptionsItemSelected(item);
}
}

I believe that the issue is in the onPostExecute method. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

A: The big issue with your code is that you are not properly looping through the results. What you are receiving is a JSONArray of JSONObjects for each book so you need to properly loop through each array. Below is a basic example that illustrates pulling the name and description. From there you can really pull any information you would like. I do however highly recommend learning how to parse JSONObjects and Arrays in Android.
 try {

            JSONObject jsonObject = new JSONObject(result);
            JSONArray jsonArray = jsonObject.getJSONArray("results");

            for(int i = 0; i < jsonArray.length(); i++) {
                JSONObject currentObject = jsonArray.getJSONObject(i);
                JSONArray currentArray = currentObject.getJSONArray("book_details");
                for(int x = 0; x < currentArray.length(); x++){
                    JSONObject book = currentArray.getJSONObject(x);
                    String bookTitle = book.getString("title");
                    String bookDescription = book.getString("description");
                    Log.i("Book Title: ", bookTitle);
                    Log.i("Book Description: ", bookDescription);
                }
            }
 }catch(JSONException e){
     e.printStackTrace();
 }

Output

Additional Resources
http://developer.android.com/reference/org/json/JSONObject.html
http://www.tutorialspoint.com/android/android_json_parser.htm
http://www.vogella.com/tutorials/AndroidJSON/article.html

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Q: Conditionally uploading Excel SpreadSheet using FileUpload Below Is my Vb Code which is getting the row count of the excel file. However, i want to throw an exception and give an error message if the row count is greater than 10k rows. How would i be able to do that? I have done my research on getting the row count but not sure how to throw an exception. The following is an ASP.Net Windows Form Application.
Dim xls As New Excel.Application
            Dim sheet As Excel.Worksheet
            Dim filePath As String = Path.Combine(GlobalVariable.savedPath, GlobalVariable.excelFileName)
            xls.Workbooks.Open(filePath)
            sheet = xls.ActiveWorkbook.Sheets(1)
            Dim maxSize As Integer = 2
            Dim row As Integer = 1
            Do Until sheet.Cells(row, 1).value Is Nothing
                row += 1
            Loop
            MsgBox("last Row is " & row - 1)
            xls.Workbooks.Close()
            xls.Quit()
            releaseObject(sheet)
            releaseObject(xls)

A: You are already counting the rows, so you can modify your loop to continue only while row is less then 10,000.
        Dim row As Integer = 1
        Do
            row += 1
        Loop while sheet.Cells(row, 1).value IsNot Nothing AndAlso row <= 10000

This will loop, incrementing row until there are no more rows, or if you hit 10,000. You can then check if row is 10,000 to decide if you want to show an error message.
   If row >= 10000 then
       MsgBox("Over 10000 rows")
       'If you want to throw an actual exception you can do:
       Throw new Exception("Over 10000 rows")
   Else
       MsgBox("last Row is " & row - 1)
   End If

Updated to reflect OP Question Updates:
I don't know if I would recommend throwing an exception to handle if row reaches 10,000. Instead I would do like so:
    Private Sub BtnUpload_OnClick(sender As Object, e As EventArgs) Handles BtnUplaod.Click

        REM Save SpreadSheet
        Dim filePath As String = Path.Combine(GlobalVariable.savedPath, GlobalVariable.excelFileName)
        myfileUploader.saveAs(filePath)

        REM Open SpreadSheet
        Dim xls As New Excel.Application
        Dim sheet As Excel.Worksheet
        xls.Workbooks.Open(filePath)
        sheet = xls.ActiveWorkbook.Sheets(1)
        Dim maxSize As Integer = 2

        REM Loop through spreadsheet and count rows
        Dim row As Integer = 1
        Do
            row += 1

        Loop While sheet.Cells(row, 1).value IsNot Nothing AndAlso row <= 10000 'Exit loop when end of SpreadSheet is reached or if rows exceeds 10,000

        REM Release Resources
        xls.Workbooks.Close()
        xls.Quit()
        releaseObject(sheet)
        releaseObject(xls)

        REM Decide whether to accept upload, or reject and show error
        If row >= 10000 Then 'If row > 10000 delete file and show error

            REM Delete the file
            File.Delete(filePath)
            REM Show some sort of error to user - Its up to you how you want to do so. That is a seperate question
            MsgBox("Your Error")

            REM Else SpreadSheet is valid
        Else
            'Your Code code doing what you want with spreadsheet goes here
            MsgBox("last Row is " & row - 1)
        End If

    End Sub

This code will run when the users clicks a button called BtnUpload on the WebPage. You can put it anywhere you like though.
I think this is what you want. Is that correct?


Snow can be a taskmaster, creating a burdensome workload that seems to be without end. You shovel once, and then again and again, to back the car out of the driveway; to uncover a heating vent; to make sure a windowpane is exposed to light from the outside.
Randy Buchanan, general manager of the Westwood Community Services District, described the month of February perfectly in his report to the board of directors at their March 4 meeting. He said, "I removed snow." The removal of snow from fire hydrants was just one example he provided, stating they were often buried so deep they were hard to find.
And of course the fact that things get buried deep is another important reason to keep up with the snow. Driveways can quickly disappear. While most shrink in size regardless, Westwood residents were able to keep a space large enough to pull their car off the roadway. The spaces were chiseled out of the berms that increased in height and width with every storm.
The church van we park in front of our house disappeared. It became one huge mound of snow. It took two dedicated work nights to free it and the aid of a small tractor. One night Norm Wilson, the youth leader, solicited the help of several boys from the youth group as well as my husband, Terry, to break snow from the mound so he could scoop it up with the tractor and drive it a block to the woods. The next night Norm and Terry worked alone.
A few nights later I saw a news story on KCRA Channel 3 about snow in the Sierras that included a view of the grill and headlights of a jeep buried under at least 10 feet of snow. The man being interviewed was a heavy equipment operator who had been kept busy removing snow from properties. He said the jeep that was not dug out in a timely manner would probably be crushed by the weight of the snow.
Driveways and cars are not the only things that disappear with days and days of heavy snowfall; time also vanishes. Attending a meeting on the Peninsula took at least an additional hour after a heavy snow due to decreased speeds on icy roads. And then there is always the challenge of the berm, which may unexpectedly block the drive making it impossible to simply dash out to cover an event for the newspaper. The one-minute dash becomes a half hour dig.
The third snow survey by the California Department of Water Resources found the snow depth and snow water equivalent levels more than doubled in February. The survey at the Phillips Station snow course measured the depth at 113 inches on Feb. 28, an increase of 63 inches from the last survey on Jan. 31. The increase was attributed to several atmospheric rivers.
My appreciation for all the attributes of spring has grown and that includes sunshine, longer days, the opportunity to walk outdoors for exercise, the freedom to travel without calculating road conditions before making plans.
The snow is still piled high on my deck so it will be a while until I bring out the Adirondack chairs, but I am looking forward to the change of season.


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Through a partnership started in 2011, Compassus donates monetary aid, medical supplies and healthcare expertise to support Living Hope's healthcare and hospice services in the impoverished township communities of Cape Town.
Living Hope, a ministry-based nonprofit, offers healthcare services, counseling and education to more than 200,000 underprivileged residents. Living Hope's programs focus on improving general health and hospice care, HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention, and economic empowerment. Living Hope provides healthcare for more than 36,000 South Africans annually through in-home visits, medical clinics and a 22-bed inpatient hospice center.
Compassus supports Living Hope in three ways: funding, education and hands-on medical assistance. The company matches voluntary employee donations to the dollar every year and also assists Living Hope with necessary medical supplies and equipment.
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Dar Al Takaful completes distribution of cash dividends to shareholders
The Dar Al Takaful General Assembly meeting held on August 26 has approved the distribution of cash dividends for H1 2020 to shareholders amounting to AED 4.9 million, equivalent to about 3.3% of the capital for the first half of the current year, with the registry closing date of 6 September 2020.
"The Takaful sector in the UAE has witnessed remarkable growth over the past decade, accompanied by an increase in awareness among the community about ethical Islamic insurance products. It provides our customers with protection and peace of mind. Our product prices have decreased in the UAE market, thus improving customer value. Through the new regulations and laws by the competent authorities in the country, the insurance sector is witnessing further strengthening which benefits end users", said Shahab Lutfi, Vice Chairman, Dar Al Takaful.
"We have pledged to be at the forefront of the Takaful sector in the Middle East and are considered the second largest Takaful insurance entity in the United Arab Emirates. We look forward to achieving more growth over the next few years, especially in our general business and healthcare business", he concluded.
The company's profits during H1 2020 increased by 387% to reach AED 5.5 million, compared to AED 1.13 million in H1 2019. The General Assembly approved the resignation of four members of the Board of Directors and elected replacements to complete the term of the independent members ending in 2021.
In July 2020, Dar Al Takaful completed the acquisition of Noor Takaful General and Noor Takaful Family, merging them under the brand name of "Noor Takaful".
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The draft statutory code of practice for funeral directors (updated January 2023) will be key to underpinning the statutory inspection of funeral directors in Scotland. Funeral directors will be inspected against this code once it comes into force.
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Engagement of the funeral director and transfer of the deceased
Care of the deceased and the premises used by the funeral director
Planning the funeral service according to the wishes of the deceased and the bereaved
Delivery of the funeral
Business continuity and managing risks
14. The funeral director must be transparent with the client (the person engaging the services of the funeral director) and with any prospective clients about the goods and services they offer. If the funeral director does not offer the goods or services the client has requested the funeral director must make that clear and must make the client aware that those services can be accessed elsewhere. All written and verbal communication must be clear and in plain language avoiding jargon. The funeral director must act in accordance with the instructions of the client and with this Code.
15. When the funeral director is contacted in relation to the death of a person initial details must be gathered from the client (or other person who makes contact with the funeral director on behalf of the client or while the person who will be the client is not yet determined). The funeral director at first contact must, whenever practicable, obtain and record the following minimum information:
The full name, address and telephone number of the person making contact with the funeral director.
The full name and address of the deceased.
The date of birth and age of the deceased, if known.
The current location and address of the deceased, if different to the above address.
Confirmation that the death has been confirmed by a medical professional.
Transfer of the deceased into the funeral director's care
16. In the event that the funeral director has been contacted by someone other than the client, the funeral director must make all reasonable enquiries to establish the identity and contact details of the client at this stage and to establish contact with the client as soon as possible.
17. The funeral director must inform the client that they adhere to the Code and provide the client with a copy or web link if requested.
18. Once the funeral director has been instructed they must take the deceased into their care at the earliest possible opportunity.
19. Before transferring the deceased into their care the funeral director must ensure that:
The equipment to be used is suitable for the transfer of the deceased; taking into account the deceased's body type - and is clean, in good condition and well-maintained.
The staff involved in the transfer of the deceased are trained to do so.
The vehicle used to transfer the deceased must be specifically equipped and used for that purpose; and is clean and well-maintained.
The deceased are treated with care and dignity.
Consideration is given to any bereaved persons present.
20. At the location from where the deceased is to be collected, the funeral director must:
Confirm the identity of the deceased.
Obtain signed authorisation from the client or the person the client has nominated to represent them for the transfer of the deceased into their care; or, where the client has yet to be identified, signed authorisation from the person requesting the transfer (e.g. hospital or care home staff).
Advise that person in writing (or by e-mail) of the location where the deceased is being transferred to including an address and contact number for the location.
At the earliest opportunity inform the client of all locations where the deceased will be cared for (and all addresses of the premises where the deceased will be kept).
Make or obtain a record of the deceased's personal effects that the funeral director will have in their care and a record of any personal effects which have been returned to the person signing the record at the time of transfer. The funeral director must ensure that this record is checked and signed (on paper or electronically) by the client or the person the client has nominated to represent them, before departing with the deceased. If the client has yet to be identified or is unavailable at the time of the transfer the personal effects record must be counter-signed by another person such as a member of staff of the hospital mortuary or care home before the funeral director departs with the deceased.
Securely attach to the deceased a completed identity tag (e.g. to the wrist).
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The Town boss assesses his team's performance against the Tykes, and he also says he's been impressed by the tirialists.
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Grimsby Town manager Russell Slade says there could be new signings arriving at Blundell Park as soon as next week.
The gaffer made Ben Killip his fifth summer signing this morning, and he's told iFollow that there could be more additions to follow the goalkeeper, in signing for the club, next week.
He said: "There's a lot of dialog going on, so there should be some positive news in a few areas this week.
"I was pleased with the left-back Paul Dixon, I think he's fitted in really well. It's certainly worth a discussion – he seems to have fitted into the group well, he's got very good experience, he's played for his country three times so I was pleased that we were able to have him down in the first place.
"We're going to have a chat, and see what the outcome of that is.
Slade was delighted with the business done by the Mariners to bring 21-year-old Killip to the club.
"He's trained well with Andy, we've had three or four 'keepers in and he's been the best of those.
"I thought, although he didn't have a lot to do in the last game, his talking was very good, his handling was very good, and his kicking was very good.
"And I think the boy will get better. He just wants an opportunity to push a 'keeper, and this might be the right place for him. He might be the right fit for us and I'm delighted that he's doing that.
"He's been with us a good few weeks. It's always more difficult on a 'keeper because sometimes they have games where there's not an awful lot to do," he said.
The Town boss added that he's looking forward to the Mariners' pre-season training camp in Devon next week, and emphasised the importance it can have in helping build squad unity.
He said: "It'll be good for the bonding, the lads will be rooming with each other, they'll be talking to each other 24/7 and I think that will be a really good experience for us all.
"The fact that we're training, we're together 24/7, we're getting used to each other. I think you saw today for the first time a little sign of a group together. We were 1-0 down at half time, but galvanised ourselves and there's a nice spirit growing, and that's what will happen in Devon.


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By Robin Sinha | Updated: 26 August 2014 17:04 IST
The LG L60 dual-SIM smartphone, which was seen listed on the company's Russia website earlier this month in its X145 variant, has now reached Indian shores and is available for Rs. 7,999 from an e-commerce website. The smartphone is yet to be listed on the company's India website.
The LG L60 Dual is a dual-SIM (GSM+GSM) device and runs on Android 4.4.2 KitKat. It is powered by a dual-core processor (unspecified) clocked at 1.3GHz, coupled with 512MB of RAM. LG's budget offering features a 4.3-inch TFT display.
It sports a 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, a 0.3-megapixel front-facing camera, 4GB of inbuilt storage that's expandable via microSD card (up to 32GB), and a 1540mAh battery.
In terms of connectivity options, the LG L60 features GPRS/ EDGE, 3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS and Micro-USB connectivity options. The smartphone measures 66.3x124.15x11.8mm, weighs 119 grams and comes in Black and White colour variants.
The LG L60 listed on Amazon India. It is worth noting that other variants of the LG L60 were also spotted earlier this month on Wi-Fi Alliance website. The variants spotted were LG-X132, LG-X145, LG-X135, LG-X137, LG-X130j, and LG-X147, and vary according to region and network carriers.
LG last week announced two new affordable smartphones - the L Fino and L Bello - targeted at the emerging 3G markets. The South Korean giant also announced that the new L series smartphones will be showcased at the IFA 2014 show in Berlin in early September.
LG L60 Dual
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Rear Camera 5-megapixel
Storage 4GB
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Changing the notion that Bharatanatyam is for the rich
Travels to interiors and remote areas to train students
Gives free dance classes to about 80 students
Talent and interest are key, and money has nothing to do with it.
Classical Dance on Rural Soil
Sarveshwar Manavacharya believes Bharatanatyam and classical music have not been getting their due in recent times. He has also realised that enthusiasts in rural areas don't have easy access to these art forms. So, he has made it his mission to address the two issues: reviving interest in the two forms and teaching them to rural youth.
Bharatanatyam, which originated in South India about 2,000 years ago, has a special place in Indian culture. In recent decades, people in Karnataka's northern districts have had no access to gurus teaching the art. Sarveshwar, from Ramdurg in Belagavi district, was attracted to Bharatanatyam when he was 14. Exponents of the form used to perform at temple fairs and cultural festivals in Ramdurg, and their artistry held him spellbound.
As a teenager, he approached Nagaratna Hadagali, Rekha Ramachandra Murthy and Vani Udupi, seeking to learn dance and Carnatic music from them. His parents were skeptical and told him to finish his schooling before he ventured into the arts. He heeded their advice. After passing Class 10, he moved to Dharwad, where he joined Karnatak College and began learning Hindustani music.
Simultaneously, he took training in dance from Nagaratna. She was a generous teacher: she knew about his financial constraints and did not take any fees from him. Her first student when she started teaching Bharatanatyam at Ramdurg, Sarveshwar was, in her words, a child prodigy. She is delighted with his progress. "He was a keen learner, and has grown into a fine exponent," she says.
Sarveshwar duly passed the Hindustani music exams conducted by Gandharva Mahavidyalaya in Mumbai, and Karnatak University in Dharwad. He gained popularity as a Hindustani musician at festivals and cultural events in India and abroad. He could have continued on that path, but his childhood dream of teaching dance and keeping a tradition alive made him shift his focus.
Sarveshwar teaches about 300 children in Dharwad, Bagalkot and Ramdurg, and has been at it for nearly a decade. He remembers his financial struggles as a student and gives free dance classes to about 80 students today. He also presents Bharatanatyam performances in temples to create connoisseurs in rural areas.
His evangelism is paying dividends: more and more children are coming forward to learn Bharatanatyam. "Unlike artistes who move from small towns to Bengaluru or Pune, Sarveshwar stays in Dharwad and travels to the interiors to educate people about Bharatanatyam," Nagaratna says.
Kruthika Dayanand from Bagalkot has been learning the dance from Sarveshwar since she was four. She has won 14 state-level awards and three national awards. She has performed at 100 festivals and private events and carved a niche for herself. "Learning Bharatanatyam is particularly difficult for students in rural areas. No teacher comes to teach this form. But our guru is dedicated and travels every week to teach in remote parts of Bagalkot district," she says.
In recent memory, Sarveshwar is the first dance teacher to hold lessons in Bagalkot. He has taught about 100 students; his current students are between eight and 18. Many don't take up Bharatanatyam thinking it is an expensive pursuit. That is a wrong perception, in his opinion. "Talent and interest are key, and money has nothing to do with it," he says.
Besides dance, Sarveshwar teaches Hindustani and Carnatic music to enable students to take up music examinations conducted by various institutes. The Karnataka Sangeeta Nritya Academy was formed to promote Indian music and dance. But it is focusing only on Indian music, he says wistfully.
"Bharatanatyam has failed to get due recognition. There is an urgent need to bifurcate the academy and float a new one to promote Indian dance forms," he says.
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Professor Richard Portes will receive an honorary degree from the world-renowned Université Paris-Dauphine.
The degree will be conferred at a ceremony in the university's Raymond Aron lecture hall, where Professor Portes will be speak on whether there really is a global shortage of safe assets, which many economists and market participants believe is a source of asset price bubbles and macroeconomic and financial instability.
Professor Portes is also an elected Fellow of the British Academy and the Econometric Society. He holds honorary doctorates from the Université Libre de Bruxelles and London Metropolitan University, and he was decorated as Commander of the British Empire in 2003.


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The Xi'an–Yan'an high-speed railway or Xiyan HSR () is a high-speed railway line currently under construction in Shaanxi, China. It has a length of  and a maximum speed of . It is expected to reduce the journey time between Yan'an and Xi'an from 2.5 hours to approximately one hour.

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Construction on a  long tunnel south of Yan'an began on 9 January 2020.

Construction of the  Tongchuan to Yan'an section started construction in April 2021. The route of the remaining  from Xi'an to Tongchuan was confirmed in August 2022. Construction of Xi'an to Tongchuan section started in November 2022.

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Çevre College & Future Foundations are delighted to invite schools to take part in an exciting prestigious leadership and sustainable development programme that includes a full day excursion to Istanbul.
The registration for GSL Catalyst Istanbul is now closed.
There are limited places and we will allocate places in order of registration. Students must attend with a teacher.
Global Social Leaders (GSL) Catalyst is a unique 3-day intensive leadership course, designed to develop your leadership skills and your understanding of global issues enabling you to be a leader in your life and society. In May 2019 Çevre College and Future Foundations are running a GSL Catalyst programme hosted at Çevre College with a full day excursion to Istanbul for student groups aged 11-14 years old.
GSL Catalyst was developed by Future Foundations and the Wellington Leadership Institute to bring together young people who are driven to make social change on a global scale. It is the introductory programme to our longer globally mixed events such as the GSL World Summit.
Alongside the leadership course, the students will also have the opportunity to experience Istnabul during a full day excursion. We will visit Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Basillica Cistern in a day packed with excitement.
School groups are asked to arrive on Friday 3rd May in order to settle and be ready for the programme that will start on Saturday. The 3-day GSL Catalyst programme will run on Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday with the excursion taking place on Monday.
Çevre College took part in our inaugural GSL Sustainable Development Goals Competition 2017-2018, check out their amazing One Bag Less project.
This leadership course is our first in Istanbul and is a unique opportunity for students and teachers to work with others from across Europe and beyond. We are grateful to Çevre College for hosting this programme so that other students may benefit from the experience. Çevre College recommends the Rhiss hotel and have organised a discounted rate for schools to book with (More information below).
3 full days of GSL training consisting of interactive workshops, experiential team tasks, personalised coaching and outdoor activities with qualified Future Foundations Coaches.
Lunch & Refreshments at Çevre College for the 3 days.
Please note: Flights, visas if required and accommodation are not included in the course fees.
Accommodation is not included in the price of the programme and is the responsibility of the visiting schools to make suitable arrangements.
Çevre College have organised special rates at The Rhiss Hotel Bostanci and will provide transfers to and from the school on each day of the programme. Schools staying in different hotels will have to incur additional transfer costs.
We will provide you with contact information to the hotel after confirming your school booking.


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Remembering Dr. Sam Durso
Known to many as simply Dr. Sam, longtime Habitat Collier CEO Dr. Sam Durso had an immense impact on Collier County through his work with deserving Habitat partner families. His recent passing at the age of 71 after a battle with cancer has been felt deeply throughout this organization and our community. In December of 2014, Sam was diagnosed with a glioblastoma brain tumor. With his usual determination and moxie, Sam fought hard and lived long beyond the usual prognosis for those with similar diagnoses. Sadly, Sam passed away on the evening of January 10, 2017, surrounded by family. His contributions to the success of Habitat for Humanity of Collier County are immeasurable and he will be greatly missed by so many.
"Sam Durso was one of the most extraordinary people I've met" said Lisa Lefkow, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity. "His passion was rivaled only by his determination to do everything that he could to make this organization the very best that it could be… changing the lives and futures for thousands of people. His vision saw far beyond what was obvious to what was possible and onto the brink of what was hard to imagine. It was there that he would focus his energy and challenge all around him to join him in making that extraordinary difference. He leaves a tremendous legacy and his impact will be felt for generations to come."
After graduating in 1966 from the College of Holy Cross, Dr. Sam Durso studied medicine at Tufts University. He had a very successful dermatology practice in N. Andover, Massachusetts, which he sold at the age of 48. He and his late wife, Mary Ann, then retired to Marco Island where, in 1993, Sam worked on the 100th Habitat home built in Collier County and developed a case of what he called "infectious Habi-titus." From that day on, he worked tirelessly on behalf of hard working, low-wage earning families to ensure that they had a simple, decent place to live. Sam served as President and CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Collier County in a full-time volunteer capacity since 1999.
As someone who truly saw the big picture, Sam developed a highly efficient construction operation and instituted an effective fund-raising plan. Sam's dedication was the driving force behind the growth of Habitat Collier, helping us to grow from building 20 homes a year in 1996 to an average of 100 homes per year for each of the last 15 years. This accomplishment places the Habitat Collier as one of the top producing Habitat affiliates in the United States. Habitat for Humanity has provided shelter for nearly 10,000 people who now live in more than 1,900 Habitat homes in Collier County.
Sam's impact through Habitat was not limited only to Collier County. Serving on Habitat's U.S. Council, Sam provided guidance and support to affiliates throughout the county. His role as Chairman of the Florida Affiliates led to greater productivity and partnership among Habitat affiliates throughout the state. Sam's inspirational leadership was recognized by former Governor Jeb Bush, who honored him with the Governor's Point of Light award. In 2003, he and Mary Ann were selected as the first of Habitat for Humanity International's Volunteers of the Year. They were also the first recipients of the Naples Daily News Jefferson Award recognizing outstanding public service.
Sam will be missed by his extended family, his many dear friends, the thousands of individuals living in Habitat homes, and the volunteers and donors who have supported Habitat for Humanity of Collier County.
On Saturday, March 18, 2017, Habitat for Humanity of Collier County will raise the walls on its 2,000th home. The home, funded by a gift from Dr. Durso, will be built in his honor and will stand as tribute to his amazing legacy.


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Madhav Abhyanakar is a popular Marathi actor from Pune.
He started his career in 1994 working in Marathi Film Vishwavinayak. And then went on to feature in multiple movies. He worked in one of the most celebrated and controversial plays in Marathi 'Ghashiram Kotwal'. Thereafter, He worked in many Marathi Theater plays. He worked in many Marathi TV seials.
One of the promising role and got the recognition is from is Anna from Ratris Khel Chale. He was a part of the first season. Actor Madhav Abhyankar, who essays this role, has managed to play the character of a sociopath quite convincingly. He is originally from Pune, this show is based on Konkan region thus he had to learn the language of Konkani. So it took him more than a month to get hands-on with it and for that, He used to watch the Malwani plays online. He had to reduce 6-7 Kilogram for this role.
Most Memorable Role As Anna Naik in Ratris Khel Chale.


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End of the Reuter Barony
Marguerite, Baroness de Reuter, widow of Paul Julius Reuter's grandson and last family link with the founder of Reuters, died aged 96 on 25 January 2009. The Reuter Barony, a German title conferred in 1871, died with her.
Obituary: Baroness de Reuter
Reuters first listed as a public limited company
Reuter's Telegram Company was registered as a public limited company on 20 February 1865.
Death of Baron de Reuter
Baron de Reuter, founder of Reuters, died at the Villa Reuter, his home on the Promenade des Anglais, Nice, on 25 February 1899 at the age of 82. The title passed to his son, Herbert, who had taken over as head of the business on the retirement of his father in 1878.
Reuters scoop on the discovery of Tutankhamen's sarcophagus
Despite the archaeologists' agreement with The Times for exclusive rights to the story, special correspondent Valentine Williams crafted a cunning plan to be first with news of the discovery in Egypt's Valley of the Kings on 16 February 1923.
Tutankhamen discovered!
Reuters' biggest ever project, Dealing, goes live
The Reuter Money Dealing service, biggest project ever undertaken by Reuters, went live on 23 February 1981 to an uncertain start with 145 subscribers in nine countries. The breakthrough came after Dealing had reached Bahrain in May 1982 and it was known as the Reuter Monitor Dealing Service.
Centenary Fund established to help special cases of hardship
A Staff Benevolent and Welfare Fund (later renamed Reuters Centenary Fund) was established on 7 March 1951 with a transfer from the Pension Fund Reserve and a supplementary grant authorised by the board to mark the company's centenary celebrations. Its purpose is to deal with special cases of hardship affecting staff members and pensioners and their dependents.
Khrushchev speech scoop produces big display of the Reuter credit line
Reuters has a world scoop from Moscow with Nikita Krushchev's denunciation of Stalin in a secret speech at the Soviet Communist Party congress held the previous February. The 16 March 1956 scoop, achieved despite Soviet censorship, produced the biggest international display of the Reuter credit line for many years.
Reuters becomes a truly international news agency
Reuters started its own independent reporting of financial news from the United States on 2 March 1967. Until then it had been heavily dependent on Dow Jones. Its exchange agreement with Dow Jones meant it could not distribute financial news in North America. Reuters therefore precipitated the break with Dow Jones which occurred on 31 March. The break with AP came in September. For the first time in its history Reuters was a truly international news agency.
Reuters stops using Morse to transmit news
Reuters' last Morsecast transmission ended on 31 March 1973 when the Jakarta office switched to radioteletype the following day. In the early post-WWII years Morsecast from Tokyo, Taipei and Jakarta was the main method of news transmission in Asia. Reuters first used Morsecast to transmit news and market prices by long-wave radio to Europe in November 1923.
Paul Julius Reuter starts news and price service with pigeons
Paul Julius Reuter started his first news and stock price information service between Brussels and Aachen, Germany on 28 April 1850. He used 45 trained carrier pigeons provided by an Aachen brewer, baker and pigeon breeder.
Reuters scoop in Europe on the assassination of Lincoln
Reuter's report of the assassination of US President Abraham Lincoln on 14 April 1865 reached London on 26 April. After 12 days crossing the Atlantic a Reuter agency intercepted the mail boat off Ireland and telegraphed the news to London, giving Reuters its first big scoop. European financial markets were thrown into turmoil.
Lincoln assassinated!
Death of the Baron's son ends direct family connection
Three days after the sudden death of his wife, Baron Herbert de Reuter, shot himself, ending the Reuter family's direct connection with the company on 18 April 1915. His only son, Hubert de Reuter, a schoolmaster serving as a private with the Black Watch regiment of the British Army, would be killed by machine-gun fire whilst carrying in wounded men on the Somme on 13 November 1916.
Romantic, idealist and no chip off the old block
Thomson completes takeover of Reuters
Thomson Corporation of Canada completed its takeover of Reuters Group to form Thomson Reuters on 17 April 2008. Shares in the new group were listed in London, New York and Toronto. Headquarters of the merged group moved to 3 Times Square, New York.
Baron de Reuter retires due to ill health
Baron de Reuter, founder of Reuters, retired as managing director "in consequence of failing health" at the age of 61 in May 1878. He was succeeded by his son, Herbert, 26, born in London in 1852.
Reuters scoops the world on the relief of Mafeking
A laconic message from Pretoria on 18 May 1900 drives London wild. Mafeking, remote British colonial outpost in South Africa besieged by Boers for seven months, had been relieved, and a new verb entered the English language: 'to maffick' defined as 'to celebrate extravagantly'.
Mafeking relieved!
Reuters scoop on the conquest of Mount Everest
On 29 May 1953, Reuters had the only correspondent on the mountain independent of the expedition to be the first to reach the top of Everest. Exclusive interviews with the victorious climbers and expedition leader attracted world-wide newspaper and radio play.
Everest conquered!
Reuters floats as a listed company in London and New York
Reuters became a publicly-quoted company on the London Stock Exchange and NASDAQ in New York as Reuters Holdings PLC on 4 June 1984.
Launch of the Reuter Monitor
The Reuter Monitor, a screen-based foreign exchange retrieval system that would be the springboard for Reuters' financial success, was launched on 4 June 1973.
Launch of The Baron
The Baron website for Reuters people past and present was launched in 16 June 2008.
Birth of Reuters' founder
Reuters' founder was born as Israel Beer Josaphat in Kassel, Germany, third son of the town's acting chief rabbi, on 21 July 1816. In 1845 he travelled to London under the name Julius Josaphat and two weeks later was baptised as a Christian with the name Paul Julius Reuter.
On the eve of the Second World War, Reuters moves to Fleet Street
Reuters moved to a new Portland Stone building designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens at 85 Fleet Street, London, in July 1939, shortly before the outbreak of the Second World War.
Stockmaster, Reuters' first electronic market data product, is launched
Stockmaster, Reuters' first computerised price-quotation product, was launched on 1 July 1964. Developed by Ultronic Systems Corporation of New Jersey, it transmitted US stock and commodities market data to subscribers in Europe at unprecedented speeds and made substantial profits.
First with the news again - closure of the Berlin border
During a sleepless night on 13 August 1961, Reuters' man in East Berlin scoops the world by following up an anonymous tip and a policeman's curt "The Berlin border is closed" at the Brandenburg Gate.
Berlin border closed!
Reuters founder becomes Baron de Reuter
Duke Ernst II of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha conferred a German barony on Paul Julius Reuter on 7 September 1871. Henceforth he was known as Baron de Reuter. His coat of arms featured the globe on a blue shield broken by rays of lightning from its four corners. The motto was per mare per terras (by land and sea). Queen Victoria recognised the title 20 years later in 1891.
Thomson Reuters shares cease to be traded in London and on NASDAQ
Trading in Thomson Reuters shares ceased on the London Stock Exchange and NASDAQ in New York on 10 September 2009. The shares remain listed on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges.
Paul Julius Reuter first lands in England from Germany
Paul Julius Reuter first landed in England under the name Julius Josaphat on 29 October 1845.
Paul Julius Reuter opens his first office in London
Paul Julius Reuter opened an office in two rooms at 1 Royal Exchange Buildings close to the main telegraph offices in London's financial centre on 14 October 1851.
Reuters' ownership restructured and Trust Principles adopted
Reuters was restructured so that it was owned by the Press Association and the Newspaper Proprietors Association representing the British national and provincial press respectively in October 1941. The Reuters Trust was created and principles were adopted to safeguard Reuters' independence, integrity and freedom from bias.
Reuters' Jewish-born founder converts to Christianity
Israel Beer Josaphat, aka Julius Josaphat, was baptised as a Christian at a German Lutheran chapel in London in the name of Paul Julius Reuter on 16 November 1845.
Paul Julius Reuter begins transmitting news by submarine telegraph
A cross-channel submarine telegraph began operating between Dover and Calais on 13 November 1851. Reuter transmitted stock market quotations and news between London and Paris over the new cable.
Reuters is reconstructed as a private company
Reuter's Telegram Company was reconstructed as Reuters Ltd, a private company, on 11 December 1916.