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Roger Federer's Wife Gives Birth to Twin Girls
by Sean Randall | July 24th, 2009, 1:43 am
Roger Federer and wife Mirka have announced the arrival of twins! ADHEREL
Federer announced on his website that Mirka had given birth to two baby girls, Charlene Riva and Myla Rose, who were born late Thursday night, July 23rd in Switzerland.
"This is the greatest day of our lives. Mirka, Myla and Charlene are all healthy and doing very well," the proud ATP world No. 1 said.
Federer, who just won his 15th career Slam at Wimbledon earlier this month, now has over two weeks to spend time with his new family before his next scheduled event in Montreal for the Canadian Open, should he decide to play.
Regardless, this does clear up his August schedule for tennis and US Open preparation. So good news all around for Federer who's had a hell of last 60 days or so.
Federer and Mirka Vavrinec were married in Basel on April 11.
No who had twins in the pool? Ha ha.
Anyway, congratulations to the Federer camp! I just wonder how the WTA rankings will look in 20 years!
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93 Comments for Roger Federer's Wife Gives Birth to Twin Girls
Kimmi Says:
Wow, Twins. Coming just 3 weeks after wimbledon, this was planned so well. Congratulation Roger and Mirka. A wonderful year for both, just after celebrating French and wimbledon crowns.
Gannu Says:
Oh Sean "I just wonder how the WTA rankings will look in 20 years!"
This was really a witty statement..lol…Imagine two Federers in the women's camp… i guess WTA will have to start publishing rankings excl the two federers ;-)
Congrats to Roger and Mirka! They did a great job keeping mum about the fact that it was twins. By far the most momentous event in a highly eventful year for Roger.
Philo Says:
Nice news. Great genes, Charlene and Myla.
but sorry can someone expalin the question: "No who had twins in the pool?"
Is it – "?noone who had twins…" OR "?not who had twins?" OR "?none who had twins..?"
may be "KNOW who had twins" but surely a public website wouldn't make a spelling slip up like that…..
Please explain??!!
Pro_B Says:
Here's hoping Women's tennis has something to look forward to!
Skorocel Says:
Congrats to Mirka & Fed! To be honest, I was hoping for a boy (so that he could name him Rafael :-)), but hey, twin girls aren't that bad of a result either :-) Seems like Fed can multiply the numbers not only on tennis court ;-)
Dory Says:
This news made my day as a HUGE Federer fan. Congrats to Roger and Mirka!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dan Martin Says:
It should be exciting for them. The first 3 weeks are pretty easy – feed every 3 hours – once they start crawling that trophy case may become the world's shiniest set of teething toys ever.
Congratulations to Roger and Mirka! This sure will bring about a revolution in the WTA!
Gordo Says:
What has to be absolutely daft is the UK betting agency that is offering 200 – 1 odds against Charlene Riva and Myla Rose winning the Ladies doubles title at Wimbledon.
Those cats in the UK; they will bet on anything.
Well, good news for Roger and Mirka. It will be interesting to see how hard it will be for Roger to pull himself away from his daughters and to rejoin the tour.
I was interested to see if the baby had been a boy, would Roger have named him "Wim" or perhaps "Roland."
Anyhow, congrats to the Feds. Nothing more exciting than this!
Twins! Well, congrats to the new parents. They'll be busy.
tennisontherocks Says:
'Skorocel Says:
LOL. at least he did not name the girls, Paris and London.
Congrats to Roger and Mirka. I guess, now Roger will most probably skip Montreal and just play cinci.
Off-topic for folks located in US: espn360 is showing Hamburg. I hope they pick up more tourneys along the way.
Kimo Says:
Twenty years from now the Federer sisters will rule the WTA :)
Congrats Roger and Mirka.
TennistheMenace Says:
Fed has already caught Agassi and Sampras in terms of how many children he has. He is sure to pass them … Seriously, great news and it seems to me likely 1 or both will not pursue tennis.
I wrote the following last night on the Indy thread when I saw the news on TennisTalk in the absence of a thread here for the Federers:
http://www.tennistalk.com/en/news/20090724/Federer_becomes_a_father_of_twin_girls
"Congrats to the Federers on the birth of their twin girls, and Leos no less!! I was hoping it would happen on my birthday, but they are Leos nonetheless, so all's good. I'm happy to see some more Leo women in the world.
"And, the tennis world breathes a sigh of relief that Federer will be able to compete at Canada, Cincy and the USO without any distractions. Way to go Fed and Mirka!!
Posted July 24th, 2009 at 1:32 am
sensationalsafin Says:
What competing in Canada, Cincy and the USO?? Two kid??!! When the hell is he gonna play tennis???????? Congrats though, but…
In case you haven't realized it, they are not ordinary folk like the rest of the working class, US. They have what's called 'money' which translates to mucho nannies around the clock.
Federer and Mirka don't seem the type to just hire a bunch of nannies and focus on themselves.
tenisbebe Says:
tennisontherocks says: "Off-topic for folks located in US: espn360 is showing Hamburg. I hope they pick up more tourneys along the way."
See the notice below that was on the USTA website re: ESPN360 picking up more tourney's for the remainder of 2009:
The schedule for 2009:
23 July – 6:30 a.m. – International German Open, Hamburg, Germany
8 October – 12:00 a.m. – Japan Open, Tokyo, Japan
8 October – 3:00 a.m. – China Open, Beijing, China
8 October – 11:00 p.m. – China Open, Beijing, China
10 October – 12:00 a.m. – China Open, Beijing, China
10 October – 12:00 a.m. – Japan Open, Tokyo, Japan
11 October – 1:00 a.m. – China Open, Beijing, China
11 October – 1:30 a.m. – Japan Open, Tokyo, Japan
5 November – 10:00 a.m. – Davidoff Swiss Indoors Basel, Basel, Switzerland
28 November – TBD – Barclays ATP World Tour Finals (Semifinal), London, UK
29 November – 10:00 a.m. – Barclays ATP World Tour Finals (Final), London, UK
** Will be carried live on ESPN360.com, and via taped replay on ESPN2 before the final at 8 a.m. ET on Nov. 29
'sensationalsafin Says:
well, but nannies can at least run the errands, do laundry and cook, while Roger changes diapers.
But yeah, for the next Netjets commercial, are they going to show Roger dragging trophies with a huge diaper bag on one shoulder and a stroller on the other and Mirka yelling at him to hurry up :)
Bullies,
If I had any say, you would be banned from this site for that comment. This will be the last time I acknowledge any posts of that nature or anyone who posts in that vein. We as the Tennis-x community can do better than that.
Tenisbebe, Thanks a lot for the espn360 info.
vared Says:
I don't like the name Charlene and the initials MF for the other one is not cool. But congrats to them.
As for his offspring becoming tennis greats, one would have to look no further than Mirka. They may have gotten her tennis genes. ;-)
Fed has already caught Agassi and Sampras in terms of how many children he has
Tennis the menace, so what Agassi and Sampras have boys.;-)
Congrats to Fed & Mirka! Wow, natural twin girls – they will have their hands full. Are they identical twins, does anyone know? Wonderful news from them. We shall see in the next 2 wks re: Fed's summer schedule.
tennisontherocks – my pleasure.
If anyone is interested the Tennis Channel is showing the Indy QFs matches today, SFs tomorrow, and final on Sunday. Check the TC guide for listings in your area.
I think Roger & Mirka will have nannies; like Von's post says, they have mucho-casho, so they won't have to be busy round the clock, depending on some parenting choices etc. I am sure they will have plenty of help.
And I am only speculating here, but I think Roger will play Canada and Cincy; it will give him a chance to further his points lead over Nadal. Plus, I don't think he's going to be the diaper-changing type of dad, especially when he has matches to play. If he were retired, it'd be different and I suspect he'd take the time to devote to the babies.
However, while I see him playing the MS hardcourt events, I don't see Mirka showing up anywhere until the USO. That gives her more than a month to get settled with the babies, the nannies, etc. I doubt she'll want to miss the last grand slam of the year – certainly if Roger makes it deep into the draw. And she won't have to bring them to the matches if it's only for a few hours.
Anyhow, it'll be interesting to see what unfolds. Does anyone know if Roger has announced that he'll play in Canada or Cincy?
Roger is automatically entered in both Cinci/Montreal events and can wait to drop out till the last moment. He usually goes to Dubai around this time and trains there for full month. Not the case this year. So yeah, he may feel the need to play both events to get ready.
Fed is GOAT Says:
I think he will play both (canada and cinci). That's one trip to the US. Then he will go back and return again for the USO – I think Mirka may not come for the USO either, at least for the first week. AFter that he has a long break, and then its mostly European events, he might skip a few depending on his points tally. I feel like he is going to make a big push to retain the No 1 ranking, given that he has so few points to defend the rest of the season, except for the USO.
Congrats to Mirka and Roger – twins are double the blessing!
I don't picture either of them as becoming absentee parents, but I'm sure they'll be able to afford whatever extra support in the form of nannies is needed. And don't Roger's parents travel with him often – I'm sure the loving grandparents will want to chip in whenever they can as well.
FoT Says:
Congratulations to Roger and Mirka on the birth of their twin girls. I wonder if they are identical or not? lol! I'm happy for them. A double blessing! Glad mom and daughters are doing fine too. Mirka needs to be commended for carrying the twins full term after all the close matches Roger has put her through lately! lol
Again – congratulations and hope everything continues to go well for the family.
Fruitcake Says:
Never thought to see such a sexist comment as that one from Vared … which ark have you come out of?
Which remark Fruitcake? The one where I say Mirka's tennis genes leave a lot to be desired or the one where Agassi and Sampras have boys?
I suspect you mean the one where Agassi and Sampras have male children. What's sexist about that? Fed just happens to be a girl maker times two. ;-)
fed is afraid Says:
congrats to the proud parents.
now that is something to cry about!!
fed is afraid – Good one!
Giner Says:
Those are some fancy names he gave them. I like it. Congratulations to Mr & Mrs Federer, and I hope it doesn't take away any of his edge when Montreal begins.
Alfredo Nieto Says:
Give those two girls about two weeks….. and WATCH OUT Williams sisters!!!!!!
Fed is afraid: "now that is something to cry about!!"
LOL !! I am sure there must be a lot of crying…
Two Baby girls!! Awesome news, congrats to Federer's family.
I have twins cusins and boy, they use to fight 10 times a day. Imagine two teenage girls!!
zola Says:
I just saw the news on the ATP page.
Congratulations to Federer and Mirka and the whole family.
Congratz to all Fed fans here. FoT, grendel. Kimo, Sean, Dan Martin, Danier, nacho, and more…
I love twins. how great!
twins are hard to look after the first couple of years but then they can become good friends. I always wanted to have twins!
Joe W Says:
Hey Dan – careful with the "newborns are easy" comments, although based on real world experience with my boy and girl, I'd to have to agree . A few topics and many moons ago, I made a similiar comment and the ladies in the house (like Jane and Von) jumped all over me with horror stories of colic babies, not sleeping thru the night, etc :)
Vared: not sure what was sexist about your comments but perhaps you were paying tribute to Luca Brasi.."Don Corleone, I am honored and grateful that you have invited me to your home on the wedding day of your daughter. And may their first child be a masculine child."
Federer is the Don again, yes?
Federer GOAT Says:
It took Sampras 4 years to have 2 kids. Roger did it in one.
Please consider this fact while deciding the GOAT.
Hey I heard a rumor that Nadal may show up in DC this year. That would be so cool…
not sure who was running the ATP in 1994 but i got to see Andre Agassi play Stefan Edberg in the DC final…sat in the box next to Brooke Shields…not bad for a 500 series event. To bad Presidents snub this tourney. The last Prez who was (is) a serious tennis player was G HW Bush (41). We can't even get Obama to come out and pitch the first pitch for the Nationals. He's a b-ball fan so I doubt we'd see him show up Rock Creek.
The Federer Sisters may have to contend with a player whose last name is Martin & who is 8 1/2 months their senior. Just sayin'
Off to Indy
Voicemale1 Says:
"I just wonder how the WTA rankings will look in 20 years!"
Let's just say that if they end up taking after their mother, who never met a Pastry Cart she didn't love, the girls athletic inclinations will probably be confined to Pie Eating Contests. So the WTA Ranking will be an alien world to them.
GOAT Girl Says:
Congrats to Mirka and Roger!! That was a secret well-kept, and it was a lovely surprise for the fans.
Musing: If the Federer girls marry the Sampras boys, will we see a generation of super tennis players?
Voicemale1: Mirka isn't/wasn't fat, she was pregnant with twins. It's a pleasure to see a pregnant woman who cares more about the development of her fetuses than she does about society's prejudices. Whenever I see anorectic, pregnant woman, I shiver at the thought of what's happening to the fetuses they are carrying. Any doctor will tell you that it's playing Russian Roulette. This is not to say that gaining an excess of weight is encouraged or desired,either.
You strike me as a rather shallow fellow.
Sweetheart – Mirka was clearly more than plump (and that's a charitable description) once she stopped her own career and started working for "The Federer" (the nickname he told us in one of his numerous recent self-promoting commercials he tends to like more) and long before she ever got knocked up (and are we absolutely certain "The Federer" is actually the father of these two girls – is there a DNA test result posted somewhere to that effect?). Her overweight status pre-pregnancy was self-evident to any eye that could see. If you choose not to acknowledge something that obvious, then you're capable of a level of denial that could possibly be dangerous.
As I said, you are a rather shallow fellow. No need to say more; your own words convict you.
Who cares about what you say?
Voicemail1: Woooo, sexist or what??? and please DON'T call ME sweatheart, that's reserved for rather special people of whom I'm very fond.
Voicemale1: Clearly YOU care LOL. If you didn't, you wouldn't respond. As for addressing me as "sweetheart," that's ok. It just states the obvious…that you have many unresolved issues regarding women and your feelings of insecurity towards us and our successes. We're here; get used to it.
It seems as though every other Fed fan is a 'GOAT' nowadays. How about some more original names guys?
All this silly but fun chat as to how the Sampras/Federer/Agassi-Graf/Martin offspring will do has me wondering –
Has there ever been a champion tennis player whose mom or dad was also a champion?
Goodness knows it occurs all the time in hockey, and it also occurs in football, but what about tennis?
Voicemale1 – re: post 11:06am If you don't like the self-promoting Fed ads (which I do not)- FINE. But then you insult & disrespect Mirka, & women in general I might add, by insinuating that she is/was obese, got "knocked up" (a crude expression at best) & should now subject her newborns to DNA testing in order to prove to YOU their parentage? What an arrogant, sexist and insulting post! Don't know if are hungover or got up on the wrong side of the bed but YOU certainly need to get laid & then maybe you'll get over your consuming hatred of Fed & Mirka. Good luck – I wouldn't go near you right now.
Twocents Says:
From Roddick's Twitter:
"wimbledon womens champs in 2029-2040 …. the federer girls congrats to the new parents!"
You'll get your own Wimby sooner than later, Andy! Got to love this guy.
Congrats to Fed & Mirka. They do seem seriously taking WTA issues personal :-))
LOL LOL, great from Roddick Twocents. 2029-2040 that will be 11 years of Federer girls dominance…ha ha :)
Andy R. – always good for a soundbite…or a twitter.
Gordo: Judy Murray has won quite a few Scottish titles, but I doubt you'd want to have her acclaimed as a 'champion' meaning GS champion.
I think nowadays children seem to be somewhat much more independent of following in their parents footsteps and are inclined to please themselves more than mom and dad. Therefore, the Fed twins would most probably not even consider playing tennis regardless of how successful Federer himself is in the sport. But, then again, considering Dad's (Fed's) penchant for the Vogue runway, the girls might want to emulate his fashionista style. that said, they've certainly got a lot of viable options open to them. LOL.
"I think nowadays children seem to be somewhat much more independent of following in their parents footsteps and are inclined to please themselves more than mom and dad. Therefore, the Fed twins would most probably not even consider playing tennis regardless of how successful Federer himself is in the sport." The Agassi's son is an example of this – he has no interest in tennis (yet).
yeah, saying mirka needs to get a dna test is a crappy thing to say, and i thought i was a miserable person.
"Inside Tennis" wrote an article about tennis fathers and their kids. None have produced a Grand Slam champ but there have been a few success stories. Most choose not to pursue tennis: http://www.insidetennis.com/2009/07/father-federer/
Funny article with the Bryan brothers & their parents regarding raising twins and their advice to Federer & Mirka: http://www.insidetennis.com/2009/07/1-2-federers-twin-girls/
Mirka was never fat. Sure, she got more curves on her than say, Brooklyn Decker, but honestly I'd take Mirka over Brooklyn anyday. She has a very cute face and seems like an honest, down-to-earth person. She was behind Roger before he became THE Roger, and the fact that she was content being just his "girfriend" for nine years is a testament to her patience and Fed's loyalty. Even before they exchanged vows, in the eyes of the world they were just unofficially married. As far as tennis couples are concerned, Fed and Mirka's is my favorite.
GOAT girl said:
"Whenever I see anorexic, pregnant woman, I shiver at the thought of what's happening to the fetuses they are carrying."
I think the reason tennis, and perhaps golf too, don't see a lot of sons going into their parents' sport is that tennis requires a lot of sacrifices. It requires being away from your home most of the year, playing from January till November and still practicing hard in December coz there is a slam in January. When most people go on vacations in the summer, you'd be playing the biggest two slams of the year. You have to watch what you eat, what you drink, when you sleep, when you wake-up. The Tennis-life is just too damn hard. Very few children would find it bearable and even fewer parents would ask them to endure such misery.
Trishna Says:
Congrats…….Roger and Mirka have great time with your twin daughters.
Fedfan Says:
Voicemale1,
You are a jackass. Stop posting insults against women.
"Mirka was never fat. Sure, she got more curves on her than say, Brooklyn Decker, but honestly I'd take Mirka over Brooklyn anyday."
How did Decker get into this, and what's the connection here? NADA. Decker is a young woman, just out of her teens/adolescence (20), while Mirka is a matured woman, who's 12 years Decker's senior. Decker still has quite a few developmental stages physically and mentally to catch up with Mirka, thus the comparison is ridiculous and totally uncalled for. Better comparisons would be the wives of Sampras/Agassi/Woods, who are closer to Federer's wife's age, and how Mirka stacks up against them, but certainly not Decker. Reaching ….
Veno Says:
Von, I'm back in the good ol' Netherlands…cry cry…
I had a great time, but it went by way too fast.
This thread makes me laugh and cry at the same time…first of all, the level of nonsense, silly assumptions and aggressive reactions to ridiculous posts is unparalelled(how many l's are in it anyways?)
a little surprised you went for a reaction on the Mirka-Brooklyn copmarison lol. But it's nice you defend Mirka. And you'll stay aces in my book anyway.
I agree with you on the Fed-fans(so many are question marks in my mind) having names including GOAT….Makes me feel a little nauseous as a true fan. But, I can't pass judgement because everybody is entitled to their opinion.
Ok, back to tennis…I haven't been able to watch any tennis, just kept up with the scorelines. Davydenko won Hamburg and I am surprised Robby(Ginepri) beat Sam in the finals of Indy! How was the tourney? I read that TC broadcasted all the matches from the QF on. Any young players showing some promise and how was the level?
Anyways…Talk to you later Von and have a good day!!!!
Veno:
Glad you're back safe at home. I think the Spanish nightclubs are crying due to the business they are losing and will lose from you and your posse in the future. Wow, you must have turned the place upside down and then some. LOL.
Yes, I saw all of the Indy matches from the QFs to the finals and am glad at the results that Ginepri finally won a title after so many years of a title drought and illness. No, I haven't seen any young players showing promise as the early matches were not streamed and/or broad-casted.
You'll probably be able to know more of the tournament from Dan Martin's article per my link below. Talk to you later, Veno, enjoy your day and return to your homeland.
http://www.tennis-x.com/xblog/2009-07-26/1854.php
Von, Brooklyn makes a living out of looking like a slim, blonde lingerie model, so being thin is the source of her livelihood. That I why I brought her into the argument, not because of her age, and certainly not because of some unconscious effort to insult "your precious".
Veno said:
"a little surprised you went for a reaction on the Mirka-Brooklyn copmarison lol."
You were? I sure wasn't. Von answers to anything related to Andy Roddick, even when Andy is not in question at all.
I didn't see it as insulting 'my precious' as you put it. I'm merely asking why the comparison? Decker's only 20 and you're saying you prefer a 32 year-old to her. There really isn't a comparison at all, both physically and mentally. Who knows what Decker will look like at 32, and how mature she'll be in her thinking? I think a better comparison is Pete Sampras' wife, since she and Mirka are around the same age. Why not compare those two — it's a more realistic comparison?
Anyway, let's just leave it alone, since it's deviating from the topic of this thread.
"Von answers to anything related to Andy Roddick, even when Andy is not in question at all."
I'm no different from the many, many Federer fans who post here. At least you guys get support from each other, but considering there aren't many Roddick fans here, I think it's only understandable that I defend him.
I suppose I just stick his name in someplace, yes? And then I start defending him on some imaginary topic. LOL. At least I post on other tennis related topics as well, but there are a ton of Federer fans who just show up to defend him, his character, his clothes, his fashionista, et al. And ,that's all the tennis talk we hear from them. You're reaching and then some.
Von, her name just popped in my head. I dunno why it did. I didn't "pick" her.
Shabnam Says:
Hey Roger n Mirka i heartily congratulate u for d babies.. Best of luck Roger for ur upcoming matches n i pray u get al d sucess n happiness in life.
Can someone recall a case where a world champion in one sport has had a kid who turned out to be a world champion in the same sport? I don't think it has ever happened. How about world champion in a different sport? Even that might be extremely rare, if it has ever happened.
I think becoming world champion in a sport is so rare and difficult, that the odds just preclude this occurence.
Motor racing and cricket tend to be a bit dynastic but also lots of sportspeople come from sporting families. On the other side of the coin lots of sportspeople have been screwed up by their sporting, and indeed non-sporting, families.
Hockey is a bit "dynastic" too, to borrow margot's word. You often have cousins, siblings, etc all playing the sport – not necessarily children, but families.
Kutnetsova's father was a cyclist and her mother was active in sports, and Clijsters' father was a Soccer player, which translates to the kids from sports parents most probably will play some type of sport but not necessarily follow in the same field of sports as their parents.
Margot: I agree a lot of parents push their children to play sports even though the kids aren't so inclined. Agassi is an example of being pushed by his father and Andre rebelled in so many ways that it almost ruined him. I think kids should have freedom of choice.
Von, that's true. I still can't find a world champion son or daughter of a world champion athlete, even in different sports. Like if Guga was Pele's son. Something like that. Or if Agassi was Ali's son (Agassi's father was a boxer). I don't know if that has ever happened.
FIG:
No, none that I can think of. When the DNA/genes becomes cross-linked, I doubt the same genes prevail and/or remain dominant — so much for cloning. I've also yet to see a Nobel peace prize recipient whose children also have the same high IQ and/or duplicate the works of the parent. I've seen it happen in my own family where two kids have different IQs and only one coming close to the parent with the higher IQ, but not quite there. I suppose it's why we are called Individuals.
Charlene Riva and Myla Rose. How common are these names in Swizerland? They sound very creative.
I've read all of your comments and am still laughing. Who cares if Mrs. Federer was overweight, it's not my business.And voicemale1, just because your parents were probably married when you were born, doesn't mean that maybe you aren't your fathers child. Congrats to the Federer's and look forward to seeing Roger on the court.
Excellent performance in any field is determined by so many factors – genes, circumstances, luck, hard work, etc. – that is unlikely that all these factors work together perfectly for multiple people in the same family, especially across generations.
Tsonga's dad was a boxer; Djoko's dad was a skier; Nadal's uncle (or cousin?) is a soccer player; Safin's mom was a tennis player; etc.
Definitely, children who come from sporting families are likely to be athletic and may be inclined to pursue a sport professionally, but as already suggested, it need not be the same sport the rest of the family plays/played.
Ya, children of sportsmen often become sportsmen themselves, mostly in different sports. However, a world champion son or daughter of a world champion mom or dad? Can't think of any example like that.
MMT Says:
Here's the list of fathers, that I know of, that won slams in the last 20 years (children at the time are in parentheses):
Andre Agassi 2003 Australian Open (1 son)
Albert Costa 2002 French Open (twin daughters)
Boris Becker 1996 Australian Open (1 son)
Jimmy Connors 1982 Wimbledon 1982, 1983 US Open (1 son)
Andrés Gimeno 1973 French Open (1 daughter)
Actually Tsonga's father was a handball player, and Nadal uncle Miguel Angel Nadal (not Toni) was a world-class footballer who played for FC Barcelona and the national team of spain in (at least) 2 World Cups (1994, 1998) – big and strong as an ox that one was.
Becker had other children as well, that he didn't know about in 1996!
Not true – he has only one child aside from the two with Barbara Feltus, conceived in 1999.
What about the child becker had when he knocked up someone in a closet of a bar in London after he lost at wimbledon in 1992 or 93? Some Russian girl I think. Years later she claimed money from him, and a paternity test proved he was the father. He didn't know about this kid in 1996!
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The Elgar Companion to Alfred Marshall
Edited by the late Tiziano Raffaelli, formerly Professor of the History of Economic Thought, University of Pisa, Italy, the late Giacomo Becattini, formerly Professor of Political Economy and Marco Dardi, Professor of Economics, University of Florence, Italy
The Companion places Alfred Marshall's ideas in their historical context, highlighting the many streams of social research originating from them. The contributors form a remarkable cast of leading experts, covering a spectrum of Marshallian themes and issues.
'Marshall's importance has been widely recognized for over one hundred years and there is a vast quantity of research and writing on his work. Tiziano Raffaelli, Giacomo Becattini and Marco Dardi have made an impressive contribution to that literature as editors of The Elgar Companion to Alfred Marshall. . . Generally the entries serve as good introductions to the subjects they address and will be particularly useful to students, researchers and non-specialists. . . It makes a definite contribution in highlighting the breadth and complexity of Marshall's thought without underplaying his contributions to economics. The Elgar Companion to Alfred Marshall makes a fine addition to any economics reference collection.'
– David Andrews, EH.Net
'. . . this stimulating, wide-ranging and ambitious volume manages to combine an impressive range of scholarship with some wonderful insights into individual topics. . . It is a substantial intellectual undertaking that makes a significant contribution to the study of Alfred Marshall and Marshallian economics for which economists, historians of economics and intellectual historians of Victoriana will be greatly indebted.'
– Mark Donoghue, History of Economics Review
'This monumental volume, containing 99 essays of uniformly high quality by 72 contributors, is a testament to the excellence of its three editors. It illuminates every facet of Alfred Marshall's intellectual development and creativity. . . This volume, which demonstrates a solid intellectual foundation, is a very important work in economics. Highly recommended.'
– J. Murdock, Choice
2009 752 pp Paperback 978 1 84844 475 1 £54.00 £43.20 $88.00 $70.40
2006 752 pp Hardback 978 1 84376 072 6 £214.00 £192.60 $317.00 $285.30

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The big brother to the AudioBox iOne, the AudioBox iTwo from PreSonus is a tough, powerful and portable audio interface perfect for amateur and professional musicians, vocalists, podcasters and sound designers, who want to be able to quickly and efficient record high quality audio at home, in the studio, or out there in the big wide world!
Waste no time with lengthy set-ups and third-party DAW's, thanks to the inclusion of Studio One Artist software for Mac and Windows plus Capture Duo recording software for iPad. Simply power up the bus powered AudioBox iTwo with the USB 2.0 cable, plug in your microphones, instruments and/or MIDI device via the dual mic and switchable line/instrument or MIDI inputs and you are ready to record.
Recording your performance from such a lightweight and portable device (0.62KG) doesn't mean you scrimp on recording quality, in fact from the off we found the AudioBox iTwo recorded clean and crisp audio thanks to its 24-bit, 96 kHz digital converters and Class A mic preamps.
Using the included Studio One Artist software you can record, edit and mix your audio with no additional installations required, setup is very quick and the programme includes a multitude of professional-quality plug-ins, virtual instruments, sounds, and loops. Additionally, the included Capture Duo software allows you to record directly to your iPad and even wirelessly transfer what you capture to your computer!
The AudioBox iTwo is powerful enough to record high-quality audio yet small enough to fit in your rucksack, at home in the studio or on your dining room table. However and wherever you use it, the AudioBox iTwo will accommodate your recording needs.
Can I record audio using solely my Ipad?
Yes, the included Capture Duo recording software for iPad is simple to install and allows you to record up to two stereo tracks, which you can then wirelessly transfer to your computers Studio One Artist programme (If you have one setup) for additional editing mixing and arranging. Additionally, if you wanted to the number of tracks available to record with, you can upgrade by purchasing the low-cost, 32-track version of Capture for via the Apple Store.
Is the AudioBox iTwo good for podcasting?
Absolutely! The AudioBox iTwo has not one but two mic inputs backed up by Class A preamps and 48V phantom power, having two mic inputs allows you to conduct interviews in the best possible way, with two separate mics. In addition, the included Capture Duo and Studio One Artist software will enable you to capture everything easily via your computer or iPad.Let us also not forget that the AudioBox iTwo's small size and low weight means you can travel wherever you need to get that interview or recording and not worry about the logistics of carrying heavier equipment.
Will this work with any microphone?
Thanks to the AudioBox iTwo's Class A mic preamps and 48 Volt phantom power, you can rig up any microphone you require for your type of recording, whether you are capturing crisp and warm vocals via a cardioid condenser mic such as a Sure SM7B, or even recording atmospheres and SFX for your videos with a Rode NT55.
How can I check my recording levels are ok?
The AudioBox iTwo offers a stereo headphone output with independent level control so you can ensure your recording is sounding exactly how you want it. In addition, the signal present and clipping LED indicator lights will notify you if you have a signal drop or your levels are too high!


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John Izzy Maurillo Canillo (born March 3, 2004), popularly known as Izzy Canillo or simply Izzy, is a Filipino actor. He was discovered by Star Circle Quest in 2009, winning first runner up. He was nominated for the PMPC Best Children's Show Host Award in 2010.

As part of ABS-CBN's 60th anniversary celebration, he was offered a role in the fantasy-drama My Little Juan, and the follow-up to the television series, Juan dela Cruz. He also performs in mall shows.

Filmography

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Star Magic
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GIBIE has just launched on KickStarter. They have brought on Funded Today to help bring their product to a wider audience and increase pledges for the duration of the campaign.
GIBIE is a soft and silky feeling towel infused with herbs. According to Ayurveda, herb infused fabrics can help increase your body metabolism and rid your body of impurities. These soft and luxurious towels are bacteria and odor resistant, UV resistant, quick drying, made with zero harmful dyes and friendly to the earth and you skin. GIBIE offers three different sizes of towels including a face, hand and bath towel. GIBIE is a great option for all members of your family without the harmful synthetics that traditional towels are made with.
GIBIE is available to back now on KickStarter. They are hopeful to see an increase in pledges with the help of Funded Today and their team. Once the campaign ends, the products are set to produce and ship to all backers by August 2019. The starting price for one towel is $33 USD.


Last summer was a summer of beginnings and endings. The reason simply being finishing my degree in London and starting a masters degree in Edinburgh. And what's between the two? A summer (or at least two weeks) full of adventures.
This year my family and I decided to organise a "big" trip since this is probably going to be one of our last "family" adventures before my brother and I move on to separate ways. One of the most wanted destinations of the three of us was the USA, especially New York for the skyscrapers and Orlando for the theme parks. Short after that, we were on the search for flights and accommodation. In the meanwhile, two more people joined our small group: my boyfriend Christos and his mother.
Late June: Project presentation, moving out, trip preparation, etc.
Late July – Early September: Trip post-processing (i.e. looking through the photos, categorising them, preparing material), planning my next adventure (details to be confirmed soon), moving to Edinburgh, starting a new degree!
I could spend ages discussing how we concluded to the flights that we booked and the accommodation that we chose. I could list all our options and explain my reasoning in detail. However, I won't do this as you probably won't stay for long here. Instead, I will just list some of our requirements (I will publish a more detailed article with more tips soon – so watch this space).
Having a rather long layover than a short one (at least 4 hours) when changing airports and/or flight companies.
Preferring to pay a bit more for the transatlantic flights (but up to a sensible amount).
Having free in-room wi-fi (many hotels – especially well-known chains don't provide that unless you are a member of their loyalty programs and book via their website which is often more expensive than other booking sites).
Fast-forward to July and everything (and everybody) is ready for the "big trip". Personally, I wasn't ready for that, I still had so many things to do beforehand but I am never ready so let's move on.
P.S. This post ended up being quite long, so I broke it up into two parts, Part I – New York and Part II – Orlando. You can find a link to the second park after visiting the first one.
Very well written Elina. I'm happy that we had this transatlantic adventure together. Although you had limited time for organizing this trip we had a great time and were able to visit places with amazing views. Keep up the good work and I'm sure that many trips will follow. All the best for your masters degree!!


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Magazine Issues Follow
Issue - 410
Open the borders, let them in
War Against the People
An Israeli security company, International Security and Defence Systems (ISDS) — with the very active support of the Israeli government — was brought in to advise the Brazilian government on security measures during the 2014 World Cup and this year's Olympic Games. On its advice, in 2010 a large contract was awarded to Israel Aerospace...
Marxism loses a passionate champion
Alex Callinicos looks back with warm memories, not only at the life of Ellen Meiksins Wood, who died last month, but on her early identification of, and critique of, 'Post Marxism' and her critical contribution to the development of the controversial analysis of 'Political Marxism'.
Corbyn's Scottish woes
The Corbyn effect has not been able to turn around the Labour Party's disastrous general election result in Scotland. Bob Fotheringham outlines the obstacles facing Labour in the Holyrood elections this May.
Bringing politics into the union movement
The low level of industrial struggle in Britain today is frustratingly at odds with the political radicalisation represented by the election of Jeremy Corbyn as Labour leader. Michael Bradley sets out a strategy to rebuild workers' confidence using our strengths to overcome our weaknesses
A gift of sound and vision
Salvador Dali is alleged to have proclaimed, when asked if he took drugs, "I am drugs!" And so, for some of us in the mid-1970s, David Bowie was music. Bowie was a glamorous break with a music scene that had become dominated by the ponderous dinosaurs of rock music. The uniform of long hair and...
Songs for Our Mothers
If you haven't yet been exposed to Fat White Family, they are a South London six-piece that have gained prominence in the last two or three years, mainly through their energetic (and very, very messy) live shows. Known for their low-fi, dirgy sound, they seem to aspire to the filthy style, shocking lyrics and chaotic...
Taxi Tehran
Jafar Panahi, the Iranian director, has made many films, challenging class, gender and ethnicity inequalities in Iran. He has been threatened with imprisonment and has been banned from travelling abroad and making films. But he has continued his work unofficially. His latest film, Taxi Tehran, won the Golden Bear at last year's Berlin Festival. He...
Mavis!
Mavis! is an enjoyable, feel-good documentary that depicts the successful and ongoing career of soul and gospel singer Mavis Staples. The documentary follows Staples as she tours and reminisces about her remarkable career. It includes archival footage of her family group The Staple Singers performing in the 1950s, 60s and 70s. Although the film's main...
Welcome to Leith
Welcome to Leith is a feature-length documentary which chronicles the struggle of the residents of Leith, North Dakota, to rid the town of a white supremacist. Leith is a tiny, quiet town of just 24 people. Everything changes in May 2012 when Craig Cobb, described as one of the top five white supremacists in the...
Monuments Should Not Be Trusted
This exhibition of work by artists in former Yugoslavia has been curated by Lina Džuverović. It brings together over 30 leading artists and groups from the "golden years" of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia — the period between the early 1960s and the mid-1980s. There is a striking collage by Avgust Černigoj from 1972...
Lee Miller: A Woman's War
Lee Miller, the iconic woman who modelled for some of Man Ray's most evocative images, was far more than an object of beauty. This photographic exhibition is testament to that. It tells the story of Miller's life chronologically, with photographs of her modelling in front of the camera and images taken by her behind the...
If you trace the so-called principles of the Labour MPs who voted to bomb Iraq — and who will no doubt soon vote to renew Trident — their slug-trail invariably leads to Washington. Right-wing Labour MPs are brand ambassadors for US imperialism. They simply take it for granted that in any situation America will be...


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Q: how to find cost based on number of characters in a textarea i have a textarea in my form
<textarea id="word_count"></textarea>
Cost <input type="text" value=""/>

I used to find the cost based on number of characters the user enters in the textbox. $50 for each 200 characters. result would be like this
cost = $50 for 200 character
       $100 for 400 character
       $150 for 600 character

I found the number of characters entering in the textbox.
<script>
  $("#word_count").on('keyup', function() {
    var word_count  =$("#word_count").val().replace(/\s/g, "").length;
  });
</script>

A:

let characterCount = 650;

let price = Math.floor(characterCount / 200) * 50;
console.log (price);

A: Prepare a helper json like:
var helperJSON ={
200:'$50',
400: '$100',
600: '$150'
}
$("#word_count").on('keyup', function() {
        var word_count=$("#word_count").val().replace(/\s/g, "").length;
        var cost = helperJSON[word_count];
        if(cost){
          //do something
        }

    });

SO when you capture the characters call the helper variable which will give you the costs.

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If You're Going To Lollapalooza…
by Evan Schlansky August 4, 2010, 3:43 pm
…be sure to wear a flower in your hair.
We'll be heading to Chicago this weekend as well. Be sure to check out the American Songwriter Twitter page throughout the weekend for live updates on the show.
Here's some other helpful advice, from the festival's organizers.
Lollapalooza Tip Sheet: Important Facts & New Features for the 2010 Festival
The 2010 edition of Lollapalooza descends on Grant Park this weekend, August 6-8, for three-days of music on eight stages, led by Soundgarden, Green Day, Lady Gaga, The Strokes, Arcade Fire, Phoenix, Social Distortion, MGMT, followed by about 120 more artists. This year's festival footprint has expanded about 40% to encompass an additional 35 acres, which allows for better crowd flow and more to features to discover. With so much more ground to cover, here are some important tips to help festival-goers make the most of Lollapalooza.
TICKETS: Three-day passes and Single Day tickets are still available and can be purchased online at www.lollapalooza.com until Sunday, August 8 at 6pm. Walk-up tickets can be purchased at the Festival Box Office located just north of the main festival entrance at Michigan Avenue and Congress Plaza. Children 10 and under get in FREE with a ticket-holding adult.
EARLY WRISTBAND REDEMPTION: Three-day pass holders can redeem their tickets and Print Passes for weekend wristbands in advance at the Festival Box Office on Wednesday, August 4 and Thursday, August 5 from 3-8pm.
TWO ENTRANCES: In addition to the new location of the Festival's Main Entrance at Michigan Avenue and Congress Plaza, a second North Entrance is located at Columbus and Monroe.
GETTING TO THE EVENT: There are two great, eco-friendly options for getting to Grant Park. For those riding a bicycle, a bike valet is available at Lake Shore and Monroe. For riders of the CTA, there are many routes to Grant Park, and commemorative Lollapalooza farecards are a great keep-sake of the Festival weekend. Purchasing farecards before arriving at Grant Park is recommended to cut down on waiting time.
HYDRATION: Attendees are allowed to bring up to 2 factory sealed bottles of water up to 1 Liter each. Empty Nalgene, Sigg, Klean Kanteen, or similar water bottles are also permitted and free water filling stations are available throughout the park. Lollapalooza's new water sponsor, h2O, is helping to further Festival greening initiatives by selling water packaged in recyclable cartons, greatly reducing the amount of plastic bottles at the event. Water will be sold for $2.
FARMERS MARKET: Lollapalooza's eco-friendly market, Green Street, will now feature an on-site farmers market offering organic, fair trade coffee drinks, organic sweets, and berry smoothies made from locally sourced berries, as well as fresh fruit, noodle dishes, bread, and cheese from local producers.
FOOD: In addition to many returning food vendors, Chicago's award-winning, four-star chef Graham Elliot has recruited more than 15 new restaurants to Lollapalooza's food court. Local favorites like Big Star, Sunda, Kuma's Corner, The Southern, and Lou Malnati's, to name a few, will be serving up their fare at Lollapalooza's Chow Town.
LEDERHOSEN'S BIERGARTEN: Lederhosen's features fine craft-brewed beers such as Becks, Stella Artois, Hoegaarden, and Budweiser, plus plenty of shade and popular German fare by Haus of Sausage.
UNCORKED WINE BAR: Uncorked Wine Bar, featuring Estancia Wines, provides a chic place to sip a glass of wine, catch some shade, and watch live performances on big screen TV's.
FREE WIFI: This year, festival-goers have access to FREE WiFi throughout Grant Park, thanks to AOL Lifestream. This access makes it even easier to check schedules and maps, post updates, tweets, and photos, and connect with friends.
iPHONE AND ANDROID APPS: For the first time Lollapalooza's mobile apps offer "Friend Finder" functionality. Users can select from among their Facebook friends to form a private group during the festival. They can then communicate with their friends via their group's "Chat Wall". Users can also plant virtual "flags" for their friends on the Lolla map, based on their GPS-determined location. These features work cross-platform, so Android and iPhone users will be able to communicate.
MOBILE CHARGING STATION: A mobile charging station is also available at the Lifestream Lounge.
WEBCAST: A live webcast of select festival performances will be offered at www.lollapalooza.com. In addition, a special broadcast that includes performances and audience shout-outs will be delivered to troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. Live pictures from the troops will be broadcast back to Grant Park and will appear on festival video screens. Schedules for both broadcasts will be available at www.lollapalooza.com
KIDZAPALOOZA: Lollapalooza is not just for adults. Children 10 and under get in free when accompanied by a ticket-holding adult. Kidzapalooza is an interactive area for families to experience music together. Surprise cameos are often made by Lollapalooza's headliners. Other activities include Rock N Roll karaoke, break dancing workshops, skateboarding workshops, and more.
CELEBRITY KICKBALL GAME: Do312 Presents the Lollapalooza Celebrity Kickball Tournament at Upper Hutchinson Field at Grant Park, southwest of Balbo and Columbus. Players for the game include members from Wolfmother, Foxy Shazam, Kill Hannah, Arrested Development, and Team Bayside High, as well as personalities Bam Margera, Billy Dec, Ryan Manno, and Har Mar Superstar. RSVP to attend the game here.
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BECOSAN® » English » How does concrete become waterproof?
How does concrete become waterproof? How can you make waterproof concrete, cement and mortar yourself? How can existing concrete elements be sealed so that they become water-repellent? Which procedure is best?
We will answer these and some other questions in the following guide. In it, we discuss the composite material concrete in a waterproofed mixture and also as a building material that has already been processed and is to be made water-repellent retrospectively.
Making concrete waterproof or making a waterproof concrete mix – how do you make the building material resistant to water? Here are all the answers to your questions!
Concrete is not 100 percent waterproof in the classic mix. The most popular concrete strength classes C 16/20 as well as C 20/25, however, retain some amounts of water in addition to the corresponding pressure. However, they can also absorb moisture to a certain depth if they are exposed to it permanently or under high pressure. The water resistance of the concrete also depends on how well it has already dried and hardened. Fresh, wet concrete is more susceptible to repeated irrigation than completely "finished" concrete, which can be worked on house, garden, bridge, office building and factory hall.
What is the difference between concrete and screed?
Waterproof cement – an alternative?
Cement is a binder used in the mixing and tempering of concrete. Sand, gravel, crushed stone or chippings are used as aggregates. Additional admixtures and additives are added to this basic mixture depending on the construction or DIY project. If you want to make the concrete waterproof, you can buy various admixtures and types of cement on the market to keep the moisture away from the finished building material as much as possible.
These additional ingredients for the composite material have one advantage: they ensure water resistance at every point of the component. This means that the concrete is still waterproofed even if the upper layers have flaked off.
However, the products sold under names such as Zementmix, Cement Mix, Water-free Concrete and the like have one disadvantage: they do not harden or seal the concrete. This means that the surface of the concrete component remains porous. It may not allow moisture or moisture to penetrate.
However, water and dirt can continue to accumulate in the superficial pores and microorganisms can multiply. Thus bacteria have the possibility to attack the component and moss, lichen, algae and other harmful growths are formed. This occurs all the more the more the unsealed and hardened surface is damaged.
Ergo: Using waterproof cement to mix concrete is one solution, but by no means the optimal one.
If you decide to use conventional concrete for your new building or if you have a concrete surface that already exists and needs to be made water-resistant, then silicification and sealing are the best means of choice. New and existing concrete floors as well as walls and roofs made of the composite building material have a microscopic roughness on the surface. In addition, mineral salts leave the core of the concrete.
Every day the concrete therefore wears off, causes dust and the pores of the surface provide space for dirt, moisture, microorganisms and other harmful influences.
Waterproofing concrete – How does is work?
Making concrete waterproof is therefore possible through various measures and techniques. So-called waterproof cement should not be used.
Although the additives used have a harder structure and a certain resistance to wetness and moisture, the surface of the concrete remains porous and susceptible to erosion, pests and green vegetation even when these substances are used.
It is therefore better to make the concrete waterproof with a professional sealant.
This applies not only to floors, but also to concrete walls, concrete roof tiles and other construction elements. In addition to water resistance, our product brand shown above also offers breathability and dirt repellency. Concrete should also be particularly dry when used in residential buildings, offices and other enclosed spaces.
We have prepared the following breakdown and overview for you.
The waterproofness of concrete can and should be achieved by sealing the surface. However, before and especially after construction measures, weak points may develop. For example, the boreholes used to attach shelves, machines or other wall elements, as well as the holes in the floor caused by the fixation of machines and components, serve as inlets for moisture and wetness.
Therefore, these holes, but also joints between concrete components and similar openings or gaps, must always be sealed watertight. Depending on the type of weak point and location (inside or outside), simple silicone can be used as a closure.
What does a horizontal barrier do?
A horizontal barrier is a seal applied to the wall, usually in the form of a liquid that hardens in the component. This internal water brake ensures that moisture cannot penetrate from a lower floor (cellar, underground car park) or from the floor into the wall and wet it through.
In addition to concrete, porous masonry, sandstone and fieldstone walls are particularly affected by rising damp. In addition to products for surface treatment, we at BECO TREAT also have means for a horizontal barrier as a water-repellent measure ready for you.


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Prolific singer and songwriter Manana shares his wedding-day song with the nation, 'I can't believe I get to call you mine'
by Staff Writer November 29, 2021 December 2, 2021
written by Staff Writer November 29, 2021 December 2, 2021
Manana lets us into a deeply personal and life-defining moment by sharing with us his 2021 single 'I can't believe I get to call you mine', which is sure to resonate with lovers worldwide.
This song is Manana's long-awaited return after the release of his debut EP 'In The Beginning Was The End' released in 2020 (Nominated for Best produced Album of the Year at the 2021 SAMA's) and begins the anticipation for his next EP which will be out in early 2022.
The song was written as a gift to his wife on their wedding day and expresses the biblical concept of two individuals becoming one flesh. The song vividly tells a story of his promise of unending love, his gift to her.
In the single artwork, we see a wedding photograph from his special day of two hands united, as well as the date of Manana's wedding when the photograph was taken.
"This is song is very special to me. I wrote it for my wife for our wedding day and as the lyrics say, I honestly struggled to express what that day meant, or what Vuyi (my wife) means to me. And I know a lot of people struggle with their special day too. So, I thought this song could help with that. I hope it does," shares Manana.
Stream or download Manana's wedding-day song, 'I can't believe I get to call you mine' now: https://Platoon.lnk.to/i-cant-believe-i-get-to-call-you-mine
Hailing from Mbabane, Eswatini, Manana, the young and multi-talented singer, composer, and producer emanates humility and kindness. His work suggests deep bravery, emotional maturity, and honesty which makes him instantly relatable. Whether it's behind a piano or microphone, he is able to express what the heart needs to hear, simply and honestly.
Manana is not just a formidable singer and poignant lyricist. He has writing credentials on some beloved African tracks. Having written for some of Africa's biggest artists like Burna Boy, Shekhina, Ami Faku, Sauti Sol, Amanda Black, Langa Mavuso, Rowlene, and more.
Connect with Manana on social media for more music news and follow his journey to the release of his next EP, out in early 2022.
Connect with Manana:
Facebook: Manana Music
Twitter: @officialmanana
Instagram: @officialmanana
*See Manana's Apple Music Songbook to experience some of his compositions and past releases too and follow Manana on Spotify
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Karlyne (right) on her final day of training!
I was a Day Custodian in Disneyland. I mainly worked in Tomorrowland, but just because that was my schedule preference!
I would clock in, where I got my location for the day. Usually, your schedule says your location, and either Trash, Sweeping, or Queues. Or it will say restrooms, and you'll find out your location when you arrive. I would then head to my location's locker and check in with my lead, and when my breaks were, or if I needed to go get a radio and keys for a ride. My hours were all over the place! I usually did Tomorrowland Trash, which was my favorite since it goes by very quickly.
This was actually my first choice! I was nervous about getting accepted since I had been denied twice. While I'm so happy I got in, I always wonder if I would have gotten in if my first choice was something else. My job was hard, but I was good at it, so I'm still happy I got it! I met a lot of people!
Pin trading! There were a lot of pin traders in my location, and I loved talking to them and trading with them.
Freedom to explore! I went in so many strange places during work, like under the track of the Haunted Mansion, and in a random break room for Space Mountain, the basement of Star Tours, the parade building, the list goes on and on! As long as I got everything done, I had the freedom to chat with guests, find new areas in my location, etc!
Stormtroopers! This is a pretty specific one to me, but I got along really well with the wandering Stormtroopers in Tomorrowland. They would come and check inside my trash can, or bring me over to sweep something and pretend they were forcing me to. One time, they opened the lid to my can and I said "that's not the trash you're looking for." I got a lot of guests to laugh on that one. Maybe we got along because we both wore all-white?
Restrooms! I never actually had a restroom shift, but I did have to train. Not a fan. It's so fast paced and you have no freedom.
The costumes! I am so envious of people that got to wear fun, themed costumes. And white shorts don't look good on anyone.
Guests that assume I don't know the answers to their questions because I'm "just a custodian."
Karlyne and her uncle, who used to be a Disney custodian!
About halfway through my program, I was sweeping the Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters queue when I overheard a family talking about how sad they were that the line for Star Tours was so long. A few moments later, they struck up a conversation with me and I talked to them the whole way through the line as I swept. When they boarded, I quickly walked over to the Star Tours entrance and asked one of the greeters if he would help make a magical moment. After getting the ok, I hurried back over to greet the family at the exit for Buzz, and I took them up the VIP hallway and right on to Star Tours! They could not stop thanking me! I realized that once you're a cast member, you are the one that makes the parks so magical, and that I wanted to keep making magic for a long time.
I was so unsure about what I wanted to study in school, so I knew this would show me what kind of opportunities are available. I assumed I would use the DCP on my resume to look good for other companies, but I realized that my career goals lie within the company! I'm applying for the WDW Fall 2014 program right now!
I really wish I had worked out or physically prepared for my role. You're not only on your feet a lot, but you're walking constantly. As for the program in general, I really wish I had prepared for housing more. I didn't pick roommates ahead of time, and I brought way too much stuff.
Prepare yourself physically, and wear sunscreen every day! And don't be afraid to ask for help. Make friends with your fellow cast members! While you do work independently mostly, you'll want people to hang out with at the locker. And try every location at least once!
If it's the right time in your life, just apply! It's worth putting school on hold. And remember that every role is a starring role! If you think the jobs available won't help with your major, you're wrong! It will help in ways you won't even realize! Good luck to those currently applying, or those thinking about it!


537Shall find thee full of labours.
538Hornes within. Enter Lear and Attendants.
540dy: how now, what art thou?
553King, thou art poore enough. What wouldst thou?
555Lear. Who wouldst thou serue?
557Lear. Do'st thou know me fellow?
559which I would faine call Master.
562Lear. What seruices canst thou do?
566lified in, and the best of me, is Dilligence.
567Lear. How old art thou?
574my Foole hither. You you Sirrah, where's my Daughter?
576Ste. So please you---- Exit.
579asleepe, how now? Where's that Mungrell?
580Knigh. He saies my Lord, your Daughters is not well.
585Lear. He would not ?
592Lear. Ha? Saist thou so?
601haue not seene him this two daies.
603Sir, the Foole hath much pined away.
607Sir, who am I Sir?
611son dog, you slaue, you curre.
614Lear. Do you bandy lookes with me, you Rascall?
615Ste. Ile not be strucken my Lord.
616Kent. Nor tript neither, you base Foot-ball plaier.
617Lear. I thanke thee fellow.
618Thou seru'st me, and Ile loue thee.
621gaine, tarry, but away, goe too, haue you wisedome, so.
625Foole. Let me hire him too, here's my Coxcombe.
626Lear. How now my pretty knaue, how dost thou?
627Foole. Sirrah, you were best take my Coxcombe.
635I had two Coxcombes and two Daughters.
640Lear. Take heed Sirrah, the whip.
644Lear. A pestilent gall to me.
645Foole. Sirha, Ile teach thee a speech.
657Then two tens to a score.
658Kent. This is nothing Foole.
663Nothing can be made out of nothing.
665comes to, he will not beleeue a Foole.
668tweene a bitter Foole, and a sweet one.
669Lear. No Lad, reach me.
672Lear. What two Crownes shall they be?
679this, let him be whipt that first findes it so.
683Their manners are so apish.
684Le. When were you wont to be so full of Songs sirrah?
691And goe the Foole among.
693thy Foole to lie, I would faine learne to lie.
694Lear. And you lie sirrah, wee'l haue you whipt.
704on? You are too much of late i'th'frowne.
709your face bids me, though you say nothing.
711Weary of all, shall want some. That's a sheal'd Pescod.
715In ranke, and (not to be endur'd) riots Sir.
730Lear. Are you our Daughter?
734From what you rightly are.
737Whoop Iugge I loue thee.
738Lear. Do's any heere know me ?
740Do's Lear walke thus? Speake thus? Where are his eies?
742Are Lethargied. Ha! Waking? 'Tis not so?
743Who is it that can tell me who I am?
745Lear. Your name, faire Gentlewoman?
749As you are Old, and Reuerend, should be Wise.
761Which know themselues, and you.
763Saddle my horses: call my Traine together.
765Yet haue I left a daughter.
767make Seruants of their Betters.
770Is it your will, speake Sir? Prepare my Horses.
774Alb. Pray Sir be patient.
775Lear. Detested Kite, thou lyest.
780How vgly did'st thou in Cordelia shew?
783And added to the gall. O Lear, Lear, Lear!
785And thy deere Iudgement out. Go, go, my people.
787Of what hath moued you.
788Lear. It may be so, my Lord.
797And be a thwart disnatur'd torment to her.
803To haue a thanklesse Childe. Away, away. Exit.
810Lear. What fiftie of my Followers at a clap?
812Alb. What's the matter, Sir?
817Should make thee worth them.
823To temper Clay. Ha? Let it be so.
830Gon. Do you marke that?
832To the great loue I beare you.
833Gon. Pray you content. What Oswald, hoa?
834You Sir, more Knaue then Foole, after your Master.
848And hold our liues in mercy. Oswald, I say.
849Alb. Well, you may feare too farre.
855When I haue shew'd th'vnfitnesse.
858What haue you writ that Letter to my Sister?
868Then prai'sd for harmefull mildnesse.
870Striuing to better, oft we marre what's well.


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"Never before has a President so quickly surrendered and betrayed longstanding U.S. values and the security interests of the American people to an adversary. The President's weak performance was an embarrassment on the world stage.
"It's hard to comprehend that the President stood next to Vladimir Putin and attacked the United States while in the same breath defending Russia. Despite being given repeated opportunities to hold Russia accountable for its aggressions, President Trump failed to do so. Just last week, President Trump's own Justice Department indicted 12 Russian-directed intelligence officers for attacking our democracy. But today, President Trump sided with Russia over his own intelligence officials and repeatedly attacked his own law enforcement agencies.


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Lageweg is een buurtschap in de Nederlandse provincie Zuid-Holland, behorend tot de gemeente Krimpenerwaard en liggend aan de oostoever van de Hollandse IJssel, tegenover de buurtschap Kortenoord (deel van de gemeente Zuidplas). Lageweg valt voor het postcodeboek en de BAG onder de formele woonplaats Ouderkerk aan den IJssel, maar heeft wel een aparte bebouwde kom met een eigen plaatsnaambord.

Tegelijkertijd vormt de Lageweg een korte verbindingsweg van de dijk tussen Gouderak in het noordoosten en Ouderkerk aan den IJssel in het zuiden, waardoor voor het wegverkeer een bocht van de Hollandse IJssel wordt afgesneden bij de buurtschap IJssellaan.

Geschiedenis
Tot en met 31 december 2014 was Lageweg onderdeel van de gemeente Ouderkerk. Op 1 januari 2015 ging de plaats samen met de gemeente op in de fusiegemeente Krimpenerwaard.

Geografie van Krimpenerwaard
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Mokenyakenya Matoko (from left), a lab technician in Lesotho, Damson Kasawa, a lab technician in Malawi, Christopher Hamon, PIH's manager of global logistics and distribution, and Robert Gakumba, a lab technician in Rwanda, learn to disassemble the GeneXpert during a training in France.
It was a logistical and technical feat that had never been pulled off in Partners In Health's 30-year history. Eleven staff members from eight PIH sites around the world arrived in Toulouse, France, for a week's worth of training on everything from standard operating procedures to complex diagnostic exams for tuberculosis, HIV, and chronic myeloid leukemia.
PIH Director of Labs Daniel Orozco saw the week's sessions as an opportunity for technicians to meet face-to-face, share their expertise and strengthen lab skills, and create a network of support they can use in the future to troubleshoot particularly tough cases.
The training, which was co-funded by the TB Care II project and made possible through the United States Agency for International Development, was split into two focus areas: basic laboratory procedures and an intensive course on GeneXpert—a rapid molecular test created by Cepheid Inc., headquartered in Toulouse, that is used to diagnose and monitor the treatment of a range of diseases.
PIH supports more than 20 laboratories across eight sites. Some are home to more basic diagnostic capacity; others are designed to specifically focus on a single disease, such as TB. While a handful of laboratories, such as those in Sierra Leone, opened in 2015, others have been around for decades, such as those in Haiti. Laboratory expertise and technology equally vary across sites, depending on whether staff are catering to a small clinic or a large referral hospital.
Orozco, a microbiologist by training, and his team designed the March training so that the first two days focused on lab practices and strategies. They discussed the importance of standardizing procedures across sites, the logistics behind purchasing and distributing supplies, and which tests should be available at each level of the health care system—from local clinics on up to specialty hospitals.
Claudine Nolte (clockwise, from left), quality management officer at University Hospital in Haiti, Moise Michel, a biomedical engineer at University Hospital, Roger Calderon, lab manager in Peru, and Zhanel Zhantuarova, a lab quality officer in Kazakhstan, practice basic maintenance on the GeneXpert, an instrument used to diagnose and monitor a variety of diseases at PIH laboratories.
The following three days were a deep dive on GeneXpert, at least one of which is available at each attendee's sites. Staff practiced pipetting samples and running tests through the instrument for diseases such as TB, HIV, and chronic myeloid leukemia. They learned how to interpret results and error messages. And they worked on troubleshooting problems and general instrument maintenance.
GeneXpert, a cube-shaped instrument the size of a home office printer, has revolutionized the whole diagnostic experience for patients living in poor countries, like the ones where PIH works. Patients wait hours, not weeks, to discover whether they have TB. If they do, they also learn whether their strain is multidrug-resistant—and particularly difficult to treat. Such rapid, accurate information allows clinicians to get patients on the correct medications and avoid further transmission.
With a week's work behind them, lab staff were energized to share what they'd learned. "I will train my colleagues, and I will share everything that we have seen with them," said Robert Gakumba, who heads the lab at Rwinkwavu Hospital in Rwanda.
Several people said their perspective had shifted after hearing the challenges faced by other PIH colleagues. Yearning for the latest diagnostic equipment was not the same thing as struggling to maintain a reliable source of electricity. They appreciated the opportunity to swap stories and advice, and vowed to stay in touch. Since the training, Orozco and his team built a database to track GeneXpert operations to ensure trainees continue to communicate.
"I'm really happy to have had the opportunity to share our experiences," said Roger Calderon, lab director at PIH in Peru.
And so is the Boston-based lab team, which continues to ramp up the program by adding more GeneXpert machines to sites, providing software updates, and finding funds to expand the menu of tests available.


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French auto giant Renault is searching for a suitable partner to launch its electric cars in India. Renault is in talks with various groups in India including the country's lone electric car maker Reva.
"We have been studying the scope of launching EVs in India. However a lot depends on the government support to roll out a proper EV product," a Renault spokesman said.
Renault has a series of electric cars in its portfolio namely Kango intra-city goods mover, Zoe mid-sized sedan and Twizy two-seater concept car.


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Information about Gen. Robert E. Lee in Richmond, Va., during the Civil War.
Written Accounts
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1900-10-04, National Tribune; "The Fall of Richmond" Part two of Hiram Peck's memoir. Describes Lincoln's visit to Richmond, details of the evacuation fire, the reopening of the Richmond Theater, and response to Lee's surrender in Richmond.
1906-08-14, Richmond Times-Dispatch; obituary for Dr. J. B. McCaw. Important details of his life. Chimborazo mentioned, but notes that he treated Gen. Lee, birthed A. P. Hill's baby, and witnessed the wedding of Hettie Cary and John Pegram
1907-03-28, National Tribune; details on the pontoon bridge at Richmond - notes its length, as well as that the author of the article was on the bridge when General Lee crossed it
1929, The Black Swan; "The Libby Lion;" article written by the son of R. R. "Dick" Turner, describing his boyhood and experiences with his father. Notes that his Dick Turner was "on the staff of General Winder, with the rank of Captain
1936-08-30, Richmond Times-Dispatch; Description of Robertson hospital and Sally Tompkins, includes recollections of a former matron, Emmie Crump Lightfoot. Chimborazo mentioned.
1965, Richmond Civil War Centennial Committee; Weitzel, Godfrey. Richmond Occupied: Entry of the United States Forces into Richmond, Va. April 3, 1865 - Calling Together of the Virginia Legislature and Revocation of the Same. Ed. Louis H. Manarin
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Stonewall Jackson
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Military Camps
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Q: How to interpret Hessian of a function I know that gradient of a function gives the direction in which the directional derivative of the function is maximum. Is there any similar interpretation of Hessian ?

A: This is more a comment to Brulboy's answer than an answer in itself.
If you fix a point $x$, you can usually${}^{[1]}$ diagonalize the Hessian matrix with an orthonormal basis. This means that you can take a Cartesian orthogonal coordinate system centered at $x$ which makes your matrix look like this:
$$Hf(x)\equiv \begin{bmatrix} \lambda_1 & & &\\ & \lambda_2 & &\\ &  & \ddots &\\& & &\lambda_n\end{bmatrix}.$$
Those $\lambda$s are second derivatives of functions of a single variable. Specifically, if you restrict $f$ to the $j$-th coordinate axis (of the diagonalizing coordinate system), you get a function of one variable whose second derivative is exactly $\lambda_j$.
Therefore, when you look at a Hessian matrix at a point and see a mess of numbers, you are simply not choosing the best coordinates for that point.

${}^{[1]}$. By usually I mean: even if somebody proved that, sometimes, this cannot be done, the examples are somewhat pathological and unlikely to manifest themselves in real life. The matter is discussed thoroughly here.

A: From what I have gathered, since the Hessian encodes the second derivatives for a multivariate function, its main function is to help determine maxima and minima.  It also helps to write compact 2nd degree Taylor approximations for functions.  Perhaps there is more but this is what I have just learned about the Hessian.

A: I think the following interpretation is useful. In the same way that the gradient of a function of many variables is analogous to the first derivative in one variable, I understand the Hessian to be analogous to the second derivatives. Taking a vector $v \in \mathbb R^n$ the gradient of $f$ allows us to compute the directional derivative of $f$ in the direction of $v$:
$$f_v(x) = v^T \nabla f(x).$$
Similarly, the Hessian $Hf(x)$ allows us to compute the second derivatives: given vectors $u,v\in \mathbb R^n$:
$$f_{uv}(x) = u^THf(x)v.$$
For example, $f_{uu} =u^THf(x)u$ is the  second derivative in the direction of $u$.
Edit: u and v should all be taken as unit vectors.


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Pentagon Papers Lawyer: Obama's Worse Than Nixon
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May 15, 2013, 08:49 AM EDT | Updated Jul 15, 2013
WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 13: U.S. President Barack Obama walks across the South Lawn of the White House after arriving aboard Marine One on May 13, 2013 in Washington, DC. The President was returning from New York City where he attended two DNC events at private residences and a joint DCCC/DSCC event at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. (Photo by Pete Marovich-Pool/Getty Images)
On Tuesday, White House spokesman Jay Carney batted away the notion that the Obama administration is behaving like Richard Nixon's.
"People who make those kinds of comparisons need to check their history," Carney said.
Try as he might, though, Carney has not been able to tamp down the idea that there is something "Nixonian" about the Justice Department's secret probe of the Associated Press.
Brian Williams, for example led off Tuesday's "NBC Nightly News" this way:
"As a lot of American adults not so fondly remember, the last time the government was found looking into the phone calls of reporters and using the IRS for political purposes, it was the Nixon era, and while times have changed and circumstances are different that subject came up at the Obama White House today as the administration now scrambles on several fronts."
Tuesday also saw James Goodale, who was the lawyer for the New York Times in the Pentagon Papers case, flatly say that Obama was worse than Nixon in his dealings with the press.
"Obama has all these things that he's done to the press on national security matters that Nixon never did," Goodale told the New York Observer.
Goodale also wrote a piece for the Daily Beast in which he drove the point home. He cited, among other things, Obama's unprecedented use of the Espionage Act to prosecute whistleblowers.
Obama, he said, "is fast becoming the worst national security press president ever, and it may not get any better."
The New York Times editorial board also weighed in on Tuesday night, harshly criticizing Obama:
The Obama administration, which has a chilling zeal for investigating leaks and prosecuting leakers, has failed to offer a credible justification for secretly combing through the phone records of reporters and editors at The Associated Press in what looks like a fishing expedition for sources and an effort to frighten off whistle-blowers.
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1. Prepare your digital files (as defined below).
2. Provide contact information including your name, mailing address, email address and phone number.
Deadline for receipt of accepted work (hand-delivered or shipped): Sunday, February 3, 2019 Note: work may be shipped and received any time before this deadline to: Brooklyn Jewish Art Gallery c/o Fred Polaniecki 135 Eastern Parkway Suite 5i Brooklyn, NY 11238. If you need to hand deliver work on a different day before February 3, please email to make arrangements and to ensure that someone will be available to receive your work.
Pick up of hand-delivered work: Sunday, March 10, 1PM-3PM.
Liability: All work will be handled with the utmost care. However, The Brooklyn Jewish Art Gallery does not carry insurance for your work and will not be responsible for loss or damage. Entering the exhibition releases The Brooklyn Jewish Art Gallery and its representatives from personal liability or claims. Acceptance of work implies your consent for The Brooklyn Jewish Art Gallery to use your name and images of your art in any of its advertising and publicity in print or online for promotional purposes only.
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A new challenge for our friends.
Okay, so I realize I have ideas, and many times they may not pan out completely, but we need your help. We want to challenge our friends to help us (whether or not we've met face to face!) We want to place stars on every state in the US. Can you guess why?
Right now we are 10 for 50! But hey, I'm thinking 10 is pretty outstanding so far! That means 9 states have been represented in loving on us and our adoption! Isn't that super fun?! So with your help, we'd love to have more states represented. Yes we know, we're begging. But hey, we want to get rid of all these monkeys, purses, and hats! Wanna help?
Send your friends to our etsy site at www.etsy.com/shop/foryourchildandmine or have email me at fegingerich@gmail.com!
Looking forward to adding more stars to the map!
Well, our etsy store is now live and ready to take on the crowds! 🙂 Check out the store at http://www.etsy.com/shop/foryourchildandmine! We'd love to hear what you think, and if you may have any other ideas for us! We are still busy taking orders, but I believe soon we will be strictly working through etsy as it is an easier payment method and such! We will be adding inventory a little at a time, so keep checking back to the For your child and mine "boutique" on etsy.com!
Well, it's here! Craft show #2 starts bright and early tomorrow morning. Set up starts at 630am, and things officially start at 9am!! We're asking for prayer tomorrow as we hope this will provide the rest of our funds in order to submit our dossier. Prayer is powerful and we know God is so much bigger than our adoption. Pray that a) funds will be provided, b) that we continue to grow our faith and trust in our Lord as we see Him working throughout the adoption process, and c) that we truly can challenge some people in relation to stepping out in complete faith when they feel the Holy Spirit moving in their lives.
Some people have had concerns in our raising funds for the adoption, thinking that we should have all the money before we pursued the adoption. But, sorry to say, I think we'd be 50 before we'd feel we would have all the money we would need for the adoption and money for raising our children. How can we deny the calling we believe God is calling us for at this time? Granted, we would LOVE to have all the money we need, but that would not provide an avenue to completely trust our Father to provide funds. How can we deny God is involved when we have received some amazing checks in the mail from friends from afar, another adoptive family, a neighbor, and a check from someone who never even met us until they handed us a check!? God is moving and it's just amazing to be a part of it! Each payment and interaction re-vamps our faith as we are reminded God has not forgotten us and our needs. How humbling!!!!
So, as we pray over our merchandise and crazy, funky monkeys we thank the Lord for our abilities to complete them and pray for the individuals receiving each fun item. We welcome your prayers as well: prayers for the people, the event, AND for the weather to be welcoming as we have only seen rain this entire week.
The first one is complete!
Well, we made it through our FIRST craft show today, and we're exhausted! But, it went really well! We were so blessed by a lot of the people who stopped by our booth. And we LOVED when people would ask about our signs and about the adoption process! The day started off at a startling 5:15am… arrived at the show before 7am, and didn't stop until 6:30pm! It was truly a fun day, and fun to see people excited about our adoption!
Here's a few pics from the day!
We will be doing another booth on May 21st at the Bluffton Craft Show… more sewing it is for us!!! 🙂 We also will be working our best at trying to complete orders through these next few weeks as well (for those of you who have placed orders). Feel free to place an order with us at fegingerich@gmail.com if you see something you like! 🙂 We will be creating an etsy account within the month!