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Q: How to change the record created as a one-to-one relation to itself Entity Framework 7 (ASP.NET Core)? I use EntityFramework 7 RC1 in the project ASP.NET 5 MVC 6 RC 1
I do not work change roles (each role has a parent). Below is a simplified example of what I'm trying to do. This code runs successfully and does not cause errors.
                var roleDb = roleManager.FindByNameAsync("UserRole").Result;
                var searchRoleDb = roleManager.FindByNameAsync("AdminRole").Result;

                if (roleDb != null)
                {
                    roleDb.DateEdit = DateTime.Now;
                    if (searchRoleDb != null)
                    {
                        roleDb.Parent = searchRoleDb;
                    }
                    context.Entry(roleDb).State = EntityState.Modified;
                    context.SaveChanges();
                }

But ParentId field in the database remains null.
public class ApplicationRole : IdentityRole
{
    ...

    public string ParentId { get; set; }
    public virtual ApplicationRole Parent { get; set; }

    ...
}

public class ApplicationDbContext : IdentityDbContext<ApplicationUser, ApplicationRole, string>
    {
        protected override void OnModelCreating(ModelBuilder builder)
        {
            base.OnModelCreating(builder);

            builder.Entity<ApplicationRole>()
                .HasOne(c => c.Parent)
                .WithMany()
                .HasForeignKey(c => c.ParentId);
        }
    }

I have also successfully changed the other data in the database, as well as the successful use of data migration.
I can not just change the value ParentId.

A: This is because the roleManager uses a different context than you use for database modifications. You should get the role through the context and modify it then.
            var roleDb = context.Set<IdentityRole>().FirstOrDefault(x => x.Name == "UserRole");
            var searchRoleDb = context.Set<IdentityRole>().FirstOrDefault(x => x.Name == "AdminRole");

            if (roleDb != null)
            {
                roleDb.DateEdit = DateTime.Now;
                context.SaveChanges();
            }

A: As I mentioned in my initial comment, you should use the asp.net Identity RoleManager class when making changes to the role since you're using it to retrieve the roles as part of the change. You could use your context to do it manually/directly but this is effectively bypassing asp.net identity. Here is an updated version of your original sample using RoleManager to perform the update:
public async Task UpdateRole()
{
    var roleDb = await roleManager.FindByNameAsync("UserRole");
    var searchRoleDb = await roleManager.FindByNameAsync("AdminRole");

    if (roleDb != null)
    {
        roleDb.DateEdit = DateTime.Now;
        if (searchRoleDb != null)
        {
            roleDb.Parent = searchRoleDb;
        }

        await roleManager.UpdateAsync(roleDb);
    }
}

I've also updated the FindByNameAsync calls to use "await" rather than ".Result" to avoid the potential deadlock issue I mentioned. However for this to work the method signature must return a Task and include the "async" modifier. For help with the asynchronous stuff I recommend starting here
Edit
Based on the comment with regards to seeding, I normally seed my roles like this:
internal sealed class Configuration : DbMigrationsConfiguration<MyDbContext>
{
    protected override void Seed(MyDbContext context)
    {
        SeedRoles(context);
    }

    private static void SeedRoles(MyDbContext context)
    {
        var manager = new RoleManager<IdentityRole>(new RoleStore<IdentityRole>(context));
        CreateRoleIfNotExists(manager, "Role1");
        CreateRoleIfNotExists(manager, "Role2");
    }

    private static void CreateRoleIfNotExists(RoleManager<IdentityRole> manager, string role)
    {
        if (!manager.RoleExists(role)
        {
            manager.Create(new IdentityRole(role));
        }
    }
}

You'll need to update the code with your Context, User and Role classes as I've just used the defaults.
There is no need to explicitly save the changes as this is done by the DbContext class when the call to Seed() returns/completes. With this approach there are no async calls so you don't need to worry about any of the issues I mentioned with regards to that.

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Horror anthologies since my earliest exposure to the world of comics have always been my favorite sub genre. My all time personal favorite comic series being the legendary Tales From the Crypt, from the moment I opened my first issue I fell in love with the format. Growing up I adored the Tromaville film Chillers, so, when I found out its director was going to be appearing at a local comic convention to promote a brand new anthology graphic novel based on said film, I screamed out in pure joy. Written by director/writer Daniel Boyd, along with many other talented writers Chillers is a must own book for horror fans.
I had the chance to meet Daniel as well as the young woman who modeled for the cover art Erica Roundtree Martin (also appears in one of the stories in the graphic novel as herself) at Huntington, West Virginia's very first TriCon Comic Convention. Extremely nice and happy to be there, we briefly talked and I picked up the book that ultimately made me attend the convention to begin with. However, little did I know that I was about to rekindle a feeling that I had not experienced since the first time I was given a hand me down copy of Tales From the Crypt so many years ago.
The original film was based around five strangers stranded at a rural bus stop waiting on a late bus to arrive. Too help pass the time the strangers start telling each other various horror stories acting as the wrap-around plot for the anthology. Simple, yet flawless in terms of well executed wrap-around stories. The graphic novel uses a similar wrap-around story keeping it tied in closely to the film by having this collection being told by the driver of the bus, a selection of tales he has heard over the years as he takes unaware passengers on a one-way trip.
With an astounding eleven stories, over hundred pages of terror, Chillers gives you plenty of bang for your buck. Easily this is my favorite horror comic release of the year so far and will be very hard to dethrone maybe even impossible. There is no weak link when it comes to this book every writer involved is outstanding, each story is awesome and it is all tied together with top notch artists who perfectly capture the Tromaville vibe with its black and white art style. The perfect blend of black, white, grey, and halftone effects make each panel pop, bringing every story to life in a beautiful fashion.
If I had to choose, a favorite story it would be the first one entitled "Dr. Timmy's Fearless Dentistry" for multiple reasons. The story revolves around a young man who is filled to the brim with fear, dwelling on a lost love forever tarnished by rejection. The young man starts to form a craving to murder those on the outside work that he feels so rejected by, scared he starts spending all his time at home working on superhero comics that reflect how he wish he could be. Stricken by a tooth ache he sees an strange infomercial for a dentist that claims to not only fix your smile but cure you of your darkest fears leading to a very interest twist and over the top gore soaked outcome that perfectly sets the tone and screams Tromaville in a furious punk rock tone. If you love horror anthologies, you have to read this book. Also, be on the look out for the original Tromaville film finally coming to DVD September 11th, 2012.
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UK Gambling Operators Decide to Boost Responsible Gambling Funding
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The gambling operators Bet365, Flutter Entertainment, GVC Holdings, Sky Bet and William Hill have decided to boost their voluntary responsible gambling levy from 0.1% of gambling revenue to 1% over the next five years.
The new decision was made in a letter sent to the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), which oversees gambling activities. The letter was followed by a meeting between industry reps and the DCMS, at which the government told the industry that its responsible gambling proposals were inadequate to deal with the scope of the problem.
The companies issued a statement saying that they hoped to agree on "a long-term costed plan" for their voluntary contributions by the end of 2019.
In May, GambleAware reported that the voluntary levy from gambling operators had totalled £9.6m in the 12 months ending March 31, a mild improvement from the previous fiscal year. Many companies were found to have contributed only token amounts.
Anti-gambling groups are now focusing their evil eyes on online slots, which they argue are effectively indistinguishable from FOBTs but are currently limited only by what individual operators consider an upper stakes limit.
UK operators have also agreed to restrict their television advertising in order to minimise the likelihood of minors viewing the promotional come-ons. Even that's not enough for some operators, like GVC, which has called for a complete TV ad ban.
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1 in 3 (33.3%) anti-money laundering (AML) professionals in the gambling industry believe that their sector is at the highest risk of money laundering, according to a new report from global analytics provider LexisNexis® Risk Solutions. This opinion is shared by 41.9% of professionals in other regulated industries surveyed, who flagged the gambling sector as one of the top three industries most at risk of money laundering.
The report – On the Frontline: The UK's Fight Against Money Laundering – is based on research conducted by the Economist Intelligence Unit and points to the risk potentially being caused by an internal culture of complacency. Almost 40% (39.2%) of AML professionals in the sector identified complacency as the biggest internal barrier to fighting money laundering. This, coupled with the fact that the same number (39.2%) think UK money laundering regulations are only "somewhat effective" points to a potential financial crime storm ahead for the gambling sector.
The Gambling Commission is acutely aware of the challenge, and in its 2018/19 Enforcement Report noted that it had investigated 'a number of online casino operators' found to have breached conditions related to the AML portions of their licences. During the past financial year, the watchdog issued a record £19.6m in penalties against firms who failed to stop money laundering or meet social responsibility obligations, and has warned of further 'draconian' actions for those operators who fail to learn lessons from these fines.
Even with this ramping up of enforcement actions, over 40% (41.2%) of respondents believe that the anti-money laundering regulations that they have to comply with are disproportionate to the money laundering threat that they actually face.
Despite a culture of complacency and lack of confidence in the AML regime, gambling firms are pouring money into AML compliance, with a vast majority (82.3%) stating their compliance budgets have increased over the last two years – more so than any other sector surveyed in the report.
A majority of this budget is being allocated to technology aimed at tackling the problem, the research revealed. Over 40% (41.7%) of AML compliance budgets is dedicated to technology at the moment, with over three quarters of respondents (78.4%) expecting funding for technology to increase further over the next five years.
Michael Harris, Director of Financial Crime Compliance and Reputational Risk at LexisNexis® Risk Solutions says:
"The threat money laundering poses to the gambling sector is very real, and this fact is clearly recognised by those working within it too.
The industry needs to take urgent steps to address this growing threat by ensuring that customer due diligence checks are conducted before allowing any gambling activity to begin, and, given the rise in online gambling, should consider embracing digital know your customer (KYC) technologies.
This, along with training teams dealing with customers on the frontline to spot money laundering red flags and adopt a risk-based approach, gives gambling operators the best chance of fighting financial crime and meeting their legal obligations."
About LexisNexis® Risk Solutions
LexisNexis® Risk Solutions harnesses the power of data and advanced analytics to provide insights that help businesses and governmental entities reduce risk and improve decisions to benefit people around the globe. We provide data and technology solutions for a wide range of industries including insurance, financial services, healthcare and government. Headquartered in metro Atlanta, Georgia, we have offices throughout the world and are part of RELX (LSE: REL/NYSE: RELX), a global provider of information and analytics for professional and business customers across industries. For more information, please visit risk.lexisnexis.co.uk, and www.relx.com.
Dota Underlords fans from all over the world are welcome to register and compete for the total prize pool of $15,000.
WePlay! Esports has revealed the details for everyone willing to take part in WePlay! Dota Underlords Open open qualifiers. The registration is open from July 15th till July 23th, 2019, 23:59 CEST (14:59 PDT). The schedule and registration process details are available at WePlay! Esports website.
To sign up for WePlay! Dota Underlords Open participants are needed to have an account at Challonge.com and also join WePlay! Esports Discord channel. Regular announcements and news will be available at the #underlords_open_announces group; all communication with the players will be held through Discord.
Dota Underlords Open will have two divisions: Vicious Order (Europe) and Crimson Gang(Americas). The divisions are not region-locked, so players from all over the world can participate. Each round will have three games. The best four players with the highest points move on to the next round. The qualifiers will be taking place until there are only eight players. Those eight players will be invited to the main event, taking place from August 1st to August 4th, 2019.
Players are entitled to participate in qualifiers through multiple regions and, moreover, they can play from a mobile device. Participants are also allowed to stream their games on their private Twitch channels, but they are not allowed to stream the main event (after the end of the qualifiers).
WePlay! Dota Underlords Open open qualifiers start on July 24th and will be taking place till July 28th, 2019. The winners will be invited to the main event with a $15,000 prize pool.
More details of WePlay! Dota Underlords Open tournament are available at WePlay! website.
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Zhao Kezhi, the Public Security Minister of China, has pledged to resolutely crack down on cross-border online gambling according to the law. Zhao made the remarks at a meeting to deploy forces to bust those involved in illegal gambling.
He said that the police will bust a series of major criminal cases that organise outbound gambling and use the Internet to open casinos, and bust networks of criminal organisations involved in recruiting gamblers from China by overseas casinos and using the Internet to open casinos in China.
He also said that the police will also crack down on "underground banks" and online payment platforms that provide a financial settlement for cross-border online gambling and other crimes, and wipe out domestic network operators and companies that provide technical support for such crimes.
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& Inside Edition TV segment that aired on the American Ingenuity concrete dome.
1st Video is on the 22ft Dome Kit.
Inside Edition Report on an American Ingenuity (Ai)concrete dome dome that went through a hurricane Andrew.
bad weather conditions like hurricanes and tornadoes.
Due to the dome's prefabricated panel, the kit can be owner built or built by a contractor. Either the owner builder or the contractor can hire the Kit Assembly Consultant to supervise kit assembly.


Our day to day lives are directly affected by how the world is changing. With so much to do in a frenzied busy world, cleanliness in our homes might unfortunately become the least of our priorities. Ultimately, an unkempt environment will turn out hostile to our health. Having to look after sickness, will be an inevitable result at such a time. If so then, prevention, through the hiring of commercial cleaning services, would be a better option than seeking a cure.
Commercial cleaning is mostly employed in company domiciles, where cleaning is required on a frequent basis. Among the many perks of commercial cleaning services is the multiple-cleaning offer, which sees your house treated to different kinds of cleaning. Most of these will include dusting and vacuuming as well as removal of grease and stains. This is why businesses have opted for commercial cleaning services.
Another bonus of having commercial cleaning services is the fact that your home can get a professional kind of cleaning which you would be hard to perform yourself due to lack of equipment. in the instance of air ducts, cleaning them properly is very difficult unless they are pulled apart. These unreachable surfaces are most prone to accumulating dirt, which can only be removed best by the specialized tools owned by cleaning agencies.
In the bid to deal with stubborn stains around the house, you might end up buying some expensive cleaning materials which require professional handling. The commercial cleaning service package offers stain removal, all in a professional tone, thus saving you money and needless effort. The option of leaving the sophisticated cleaning to the professionals will save your money and enhance the durability of your household items.
Commercial cleaning organizations have their personnel trained on how to handle bio-hazardous waste as well, a reason which should put you at ease. The sophisticated nature of handling bio-hazardous waste is beyond your capability, thus explaining all the more, why you need the commercial cleaning services. With health safety interests of your family and neighbors at heart, it would only be fair to let the professionals handle this task.
A quick survey around the house surfaces is important in order to assess the level of cleaning required before settling on a commercial cleaning service. As much as the commercial cleaning services entail many kinds of cleaning, some agencies are limited to specifics. In a broad view, large family sizes, and busy households will call for more regular cleaning schedules than small families and houses which are less used.


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Ordinarily a by-election in a safe Conservative seat in Lincolnshire would barely raise an eyebrow in Westminster, but these are no ordinary times.
On Thursday all eyes will be on Sleaford and North Hykeham, as voters go to the polls to replace Stephen Phillips, the Tory MP who quit over the Government's handling of Brexit.
And in a constituency that voted to leave the European Union - Brexit is dominating the contest, with UKIP hoping to cause an upset.
Our political correspondent Daniel Hewitt reports.
Newark's new Conservative MP began his role today in the constituency after beating off competition from UKIP to claim the seat.
Robert Jenrick held off the challenge of UKIP, and even though his winning majority was far less than the Tories in the last general election, it's the party's first by election victory while in power for more than 20 years.
Newly elected Newark MP, Robert Jenrick, declined a drink on the job as he re-opened a local pub hit by flooding.
Conservative, Jenrick, defeated closest challengers, UKIP, despite their majority being slashed by 9,000 votes.
Cutting the ribbon (blue, of course), Jenrick wished the pub much success and said he was delighted that this was his first job as local member of parliament.
Danny Alexander has said the Liberal Democrats' poor performance at the Newark by-election was a "deeply disappointing result," but was due to "tactical voting" from the party's supporters.
The Chief Secretary to the Treasury was asked why the party had slumped from a 20% share of the vote to just 2%, a result that saw them lose their deposit.
He put some of the decline down to voters not wanting to see Ukip win the seat from the Tories, saying: "The last thing our supporters wanted was to be represented by Ukip in the House of Commons, therefore there was a lot of switching to other parties."
Defeated UKIP candidate, Roger Helmer, says his party will no turn their attentions to their strategy for the 2015 General Election - but first he needs a good nights sleep.
Controversial Helmer was beaten to the Newark seat by Conservative Robert Jenrick, but UKIP did manage to slash the Tories' majority by around 10,000 votes.
Ukip leader Nigel Farage conceded his party had been defeated during the by-election, but hailed the result as Ukip's "strongest ever by-election performance".
Speaking after the result, Mr Farage said: "I think there'll be an awful lot of Conservatives with a majority of less than 10,000 who will look upon this result in sheer horror."
But he admitted he would have liked to have done better in Newark.
"Yes, I mean the majority's halved, but nonetheless for Ukip it's still a good night's work," he said.
David Cameron has hailed the Newark by-election result as "very good for the Conservative Party" but he said the Tories needed to "work between now and the next election" to win back voters from Ukip, who came out second in the by-election.
The PM was speaking in Bayeux, France ahead of D-Day commemoration events.
"The job isn't finished yet but we are on the right track, let's stick at it."


This is fascinating stuff! There is synchronization happening naturally everywhere, and a lot of it is unexpected and non-intuitive, at least for me. And there seem to be mathematical ways to characterize these synchronization processes. There could be ways to harness the power of synchronization.
Caution that the article is a long read.


Lucky you! You've been invited to join someone at their home for the holiday! That means you don't have to cook, clean, plan, shop or stress and just get to show up and be a GUEST. So what does it take to be a great guest and get invited back?
By the way, these are all reminders to me as I get ready to head to my sister's house tomorrow night for a holiday dinner. Thankfully, I have been asked back!


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"Lovers Arm In Arm" is an original oil painting on canvas by Alexander Antanenka, hand signed by the artist. This piece is framed. Includes Certificate of Authenticity. Measures approx. 31" x 31" (frame); 23.5" x 23.5" (image).


Before we move on to new batch of Jdramas, check out the finale ratings of the winter Jdramas! Arama, tell us what's worth checking out!
A serious problem currently for NHK is that their taiga drama isn't doing too hot. It has dipped to single digit ratings for the past 6 episodes already. How will it do in the next episodes?


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AC Faculty Discuss PH Foreign Policy and ASEAN Chairmanship ASEAN-China Relations Conference
Two officials of the UP Asian Center delivered presentations at a conference, "ASEAN-CHINA Relations in Transition: Management and Win-Win Cooperation" held on 28 May 2017 at Fudan University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
ABOUT THE PRESENTATIONS
In his presentation, "The Philippines' ASEAN Chairmanship: Implications for ASEAN-China Relations," Dean Joefe B. Santarita, PhD sought to "revisit the ASEAN's priorities as proposed and as implemented by the Philippines as the current chair." These include the following: "A people-oriented and people-centered ASEAN; peace and stability; maritime security and cooperation, inclusive and innovation-led growth," among others. His paper also cites these four areas as possible avenues for the enrichment of ASEAN-China ties and of the ASEAN region."
Dr. Henelito Sevilla, Jr. looks at President Duterte's foreign policy and its impact on ASEAN-China relations in a paper, "The Direction of President Duterte's Foreign Policy Agenda vis-a-vis China and the Future of ASEAN." Dr. Sevilla writes that it is too early to say "whether his [Duterte's] statement on exercising a foreign policy independent of the United States can be sustained for a long time." He adds that the Philippines' closer ties with China "would bring positive gains for both countries, [but may also] create some constraints on US-Philippines relations.
The conference was organized by the Center for China's Relations with Neighboring Countries (Fudan University); the Network of ASEAN-China Academic Institutes; and the Asia Research Center of Fudan University.
Dean Santarita specializes in Indian studies, migration studies, Philippine culture and society, maritime history and Southeast Asian political economy. Dr. Santarita, who obtained his Ph.D. in South Asian Studies from the National University of Singapore, handles several graduate courses at the UP Asian Center, including those on Regionalism and Community Building in Asia, Modern Asia, and Asia in Antiquity, among others. Visit his faculty profile.
Dr. Henelito A. Sevilla, Jr. is Assistant Professor at the Asian Center, University of the Philippines Diliman and Assistant to the Dean for Administration and Public Affairs. He specializes in international relations, Mindanao studies, Philippine-Middle East Relations, political economy of the Middle East, energy security in Asia, Persian Gulf security and Middle Easterners in the Philippines. The coordinator of the West Asian Studies graduate program of the UP Asian Center, he handles several graduate courses such as Seminar on West Asia, Philippine Foreign Relations in Selected Countries in West Asia, and History and Development of Philippine Foreign Policy. Visit his faculty profile.
The Asian Center offers M.A. degrees in Asian Studies with four fields of specialization: Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, and West Asia. The Center also has an M.A. program in Philippine Studies that allows students to major in Philippine society and culture, Philippine foreign relations, or Philippine development studies. The Center offers a Ph.D. program in Philippine Studies in conjunction with the College of Arts and Letters and the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy. For an overview of these graduate programs, click here. The Asian Center also publishes Asian Studies: Journal of Critical Perspectives on Asia, the latest issue of which can be downloaded at the journal's website. View recent and upcoming Lectures & Conferences and read other News & Announcements. Join our mailing list to receive invitations to lectures, conferences, etc.


When you purchase a Hog Roast Chatteris machine you will be impressed to learn that the secret to a fantastic meal is just to score the meat and apply seasoning before leaving it to slowly roast away in the machine for as long possible which will create succulent, tender meat every time.
Olivia, who was a florist by trade, made a visit to our Lancashire factory to browse our Hog Roast Chatteris machines and see if any would take her fancy. After trying a few she settled on the Hogmaster Pro. The Hogmaster Pro is a small but mighty machine. It is capable of roasting a smaller hog or cut of meat and can cook accompaniments too. One of the benefits to this particular machine is its size, perfect for the novice caterer as it is fully portable and providing there is enough ventilation can be used both outdoors and indoors. All of this appealed to Olivia who actually made a purchase there and then much to her own surprise. She told us how she had been expecting to be confronted with huge, hard to use and complicated machines but was impressed with our vast range and the ease of operating even the largest machines.
Hog Roast Chatteris arranged a delivery date and Olivia was on her way, but not before we gave her a quick demo of the machine and a couple of our head chefs recipe tips!
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Active Coast aims to provide opportunities for residents and visitors to get active, be healthy and enjoy life on the coast, centred around Bridlington, Hornsea, and Withernsea.
Highlights included the popular Have A Beach Day events in Bridlington; the Have A Field Day events in Hornsea and Sewerby Cliff Top; many volleyball events on the award-winning Bridlington South Beach; stone art family workshops; sand drawing family workshops; Sewerby Parkruns; and 'Sing for Freedom' in Bridlington.
Councillor Richard Burton, the council's portfolio holder for leisure, tourism and culture, said: "The Active Coast summer programme has been a phenomenal success, and I am delighted that so many people have taken the opportunity to get involved in a wide range of activities in so many locations, whether physical or less energetic, and to make the most of our amazing coastline right here in the East Riding.


In this week's foreclosure update, there were four new pendings in the Residential and one new pending in Condominium lists. According to the listing agent, last week's best buy at Sugar Beach Resort had multiple offers and went through the "highest-and-best" process and will be going into contract soon. Read below for this week's best buy.
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In this week's foreclosure update, there was one new pending each in the Residential and Condominium lists. Last week's featured foreclosure at 23 Kuapapa Place has an accepted offer, and an apartment home at Iao Parkside also went into contract. If you want to learn about purchasing a foreclosure or any other Maui home, please go here to register for our free workshop coming up on September 15.
This week's highlighted property is Sugar Beach Resort #318. This is a direct ocean-facing 1-bed/1-bath unit in this oceanfront complex. With a list price of $429,000 and the last 2 direct ocean-facing units selling for $500,000 and $537,000, this unit is a great deal. It will not last long! Go here for more details about this , and contact me today to learn how to make it yours.
In case you have that same question, you'll be happy to know that I am offering a Maui Foreclosure Update every week. To receive this weekly update in your e-mail, please follow this link and fill out the contact form on that page. Be sure to select the option for Maui Foreclosures on "I am interested in…" section.
This week's highlighted property is 23 Kuapapa Place in Central Kihei. It is near the Azeka Shopping Centers, Schools, and less than a minute from the beach. This home is offered at $279,000 and only needs approximately $80K-$100K in repairs to be a great living space. For just under $400,000, you can have a cute home near shopping and the beach on Maui. You can read more about the listing by clicking here.
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When our friends visited us on Maui a couple of months ago, we wanted to find a fun place to eat dinner that our kids could enjoy. We decided to go to Ruby's Diner at the Queen Ka'ahumanu Mall in Kahului. We had been once before, and we wanted to eat there again. We decided to go on a Tuesday night because kids eat free! With seven kids total to feed, that is a great deal.
Ruby's is a 1950's-style diner that serves American style fare, from the classic American hamburger and fries to delicious hand-spun shakes. On the evening we went, the atmosphere was fun and exciting as families, soccer teams, and some brave couples enjoyed the delicious food and (mostly) relaxed setting. Despite the crowds and busyness, our top-notch server made sure that our food came to us hot of the grill and drinks never ran low.
After our yummy burgers, fries, cheese sticks, etc., we had some delicious desserts.
We had a wonderful time at Ruby's Diner. If you are ever on Maui and want the whole family to go to a fun restaurant, or just had a busy day of shopping and you need to refuel, I am sure you will enjoy Ruby's Diner as well.
664 Hilinai Street is located on Maui's northwest shore in the Waiehu Terrace neighborhood of Wailuku. This home is close to all the conveniences of town including Costco, Downtown, Hospitals, and School. It even has some mountain and ocean views!
My Free Community Workshop is coming up in just 5 days! If you have questions about buying or selling property on Maui, then come to this laid-back gathering where you can learn more about it from a realtor (me), a lender and an escrow officer all in one place. Keiki welcome, door prizes.
Question #5- Before shopping for a home, why should I get pre-qualified for a home loan?
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Southpointe at Waiakoa 16-201 is a 2-bed/1.5-bath 750-sqft condo in Kihei, a South Maui resort community. This remodeled condo features laminate flooring, new cabinetry in the bathrooms and kitchen, custom tile work in the shower, granite countertops in the kitchen, brand new stainless steel appliances, and Central A/C (rare, and sometimes necessary during the summer months). In addition to the upgrades available in this condo, it is an upstairs end unit!
Also, Southpointe is located a short drive to Sugar Beach, a file mile stretch of white sandy beach in North Kihei. Local families utilize Sugar Beach as hidden gem of South Maui beaches. Other beach parks in this area are popular with kite surfers, kayakers, and canoe clubs, as well as fisherman or those wanting to catch a few rays or go for a light swim.
This home is offered at the well-positioned price of $259,000; other recently remodeled units have sold for as much as $279,000. Contact me today to discuss a virtual tour of this home (if you are off island) or to schedule a showing. Please click the picture below to see the listing photos of this beautifully remodeled condo.
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There's nothing like fresh herbs in the kitchen; however, buying them at the supermarket can get a little costly, especially if you use them on a regular basis.
If you haven't started your container herb garden yet, you still have time. Start with the basics if you have never grown herbs. I recommend basil and mint. Basil because it is a staple in Italian cooking and can be used in many other dishes. Mint because you can use it all summer long in infused waters, with ice cream and fruit salads. These two plants won't take up much space.
Keep them in separate containers; the root system of the mint will expand and take over the container. The basil will flourish in a container and get nice and thick if pruned correctly (we will get into that another time).
Fresh basil from the garden adds tons of flavor to broiled tomato and mozzarella.
These herbs will do best in morning sun and should be kept moist without drying out. It's simple – just check them in the morning. A little water everyday is perfect.
Keep plenty of mint on hand to enjoy refreshing, infused water.
Join us this summer as we use our fresh herbs in recipes to go from garden to table!
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June 2009 – somewhat bookish.
Last Tuesday we had tuna melts with a salad made of CSA lettuce and radishes, and non-CSA carrots. Then I made a Strawberry-Rhubarb Cobbler for dessert. Heavenly.
Wednesday we had another CSA salad with our salmon cakes.
I ate the rest of the radishes with my lunch one day that week – and Jami had one of the apples.
Saturday morning I made Strawberry-Sour Cream Scones with what was left of the Strawberries. Yum. I've never been much of a baker. Apparently all it took was a fear of strawberries going to waste :).
We had the young shallots as a side dish last night, sauteed with zucchini (I did the same with some spring onions over the weekend). Finally Jami had a cheese sandwich for lunch yesterday with the smoked cheddar. In all, we ended the week, with just 2 spring onions, 2 apples, and some smoked cheddar left.


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Opinion: Why Hugo Lloris signing a new deal is the biggest January deal for Spurs
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Even though Hugo Lloris recently celebrated his 35th birthday, the Frenchman has continued to prove that he is at the top of his game.
So far this season Lloris has made 48 saves, with a 71.2% save percentage, putting him sixth in the league in the latter (FBRef).
Particularly since the arrival of Antonio Conte, Lloris and the defence have improved dramatically. Tottenham has conceded only four Premier League goals in the eight games since the Italian's arrival.
And yet, Hugo Lloris' contract is set to expire at the end of this season and the club has not yet signed him to a new deal or a contract extension.
On 1 January, non-English clubs were allowed to contact Lloris over possible summer pre-contract agreements, when he would be able to leave Tottenham on a free deal.
Losing a keeper of the Frenchman's talents, not to mention our captain, on a free transfer would be one of the worst, if not the worst piece of business Daniel Levy has ever done for our club.
This is especially the case when we do not have a suitable replacement lined up. Pierluigi Gollini has not made a good impression thus far (plus he is only on loan) and there are not many world-class keepers on the market.
Tottenham's only other option would be either Brandon Austin or Alfie Whiteman from the academy. And while they both have bags of potential, Whiteman in particular, neither is ready to step into the first team.
Ultimately, Daniel Levy needs to get Lloris to sign a contract extension. That would cement the Frenchman's position in the Tottenham team for the 22/23 season.
Fortunately, Fabrizio Romano reported this week that Spurs are in talks with the Frenchman over a new contract extension until the summer of 2023. Antonio Conte has apparently given his deal of approval for one more season with Lloris.
To be honest, with Lloris showing no signs of slowing down, I think we could sign him onto a deal even beyond that, even if he is 35. The keeper is arguably playing his best-ever football at the moment, so age really is just a number in these negotiations.
Life would seem extremely strange without our captain, who has been with us for a decade, so I am not keen to experience life without Hugo Lloris any time soon.
There are no ready-made replacements on the market of Lloris' quality for a good price. Spurs have no one ready to step up. And the Frenchman remains one of the best in the league.
Put those three things together and his extension becomes the most important piece of January business for Tottenham.


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Korean Park back at happy hunting ground
April 2, 2015 SportsNasir Butt
02 Apr, 2015 4:37 am
CALIFORNIA – Park In-bee returns to one of her most successful venues for this week's ANA Inspiration at Mission Hills Country Club where two years ago she won her second major title with a "nearly perfect" display.
Park was the overnight leader heading into the final round in 2013 and was never threatened after she birdied the first two holes on the way to a commanding four-stroke victory.
"That week my game was nearly perfect," the South Korean world number two told reporters before playing in the pro-am competition at a sun-bathed Mission Hills on Wednesday.
"Some weeks I get my game to that level, and even this year as well, but that week in 2013 my game was perfect.
"I don't think I'm as good as that right now. I think I will get to that point sometime this year, but I was just a little bit unhappy with the ball-striking last week."
Park, a five-times major champion, has already triumphed once on the LPGA Tour this season, winning the HSBC Women's Champions in Singapore last month before placing fifth at the Kia Classic in Carlsbad last week.
"I'm just really excited for the first major of the year," said the 26-year-old. "I feel like I'm in good form. This is a tough golf course, a really good test. It really inspires a lot of people to play well."
Park clinched her 13th LPGA title by two shots at the HSBC Women's Champions after holding off world number one Lydia Ko and third-ranked Stacy Lewis in the Singapore heat, ratcheting up the 'Big Three' rivalry in the women's game.
"It's good to feel the rivalry between Stacy and Lydia because that definitely inspires you to get better and better," smiled Park, who was the game's dominant player in 2013 when she won the first three majors of the year.
"Getting back to No. 1 is definitely a good goal for me for this year, but because I've been there before … I think I'm a little bit more relaxed. I feel like with good golf I'll get there.
"But that's not my only concern. Obviously the career grand slam is in my mind, that would be the one that I really want the most," said Park, who needs to win the Women's British Open and the Evian Championship to complete the full set of five. – REUTERS
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"Great White Wonder" was the first of what would be many Bob Dylan bootlegs to appear (and the first bootleg rock album), and we had all read about it in Rolling Stone -- our newspaper of record. The double LP (which I sold on eBay a few years ago for $125) was a collection of live performances and basement tape stuff with The Band. I bought three copies -- one for myself and copies for two of my co-workers at a bookstore on Boylston Street in the Back Bay. The trip and purchase ate up my lunch hour and my lunch money for the week, but the album was selling out everywhere and we had to have it.
The sound quality was pretty good, and there was something exhilirating about the whole experience of acquiring it -- sort of like early Napster.
I was thinking about this the other day, while listening to my second bootleg recording -- "The Rolling Stones Big Bang Boston 08-21-05," which captures the entire opening night concert at Fenway Park, one of the best concerts I've ever attended. The recording is pretty good, considering that it was captured surreptitiously from somewhere in the audience that night.
I bought it on eBay for $9 with PayPal -- a process that was less exhilirating but a whole lot more convenient.


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Fisher v. University of Texas
PETITIONER: Abigail Noel Fisher
RESPONDENT: University of Texas at Austin, et al.
LOCATION: University of Texas at Austin Undergraduate Admissions Center
DECIDED BY: Roberts Court (2016- )
LOWER COURT: United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
GRANTED: Jun 29, 2015
ARGUED: Dec 09, 2015
DECIDED: Jun 23, 2016
Bert W. Rein - for the petitioner
Donald B. Verrilli, Jr. - Solicitor General, for the United States as amicus curiae, for the respondents
Gregory G. Garre - for the respondents
Abigail Fisher, a white female, applied for admission to the University of Texas but was denied. She did not qualify for Texas' Top Ten Percent Plan, which guarantees admission to the top ten percent of every in-state graduating high school class. For the remaining spots, the university considers many factors, including race. Fisher sued the University and argued that the use of race as a consideration in the admissions process violated the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. The district court held that the University's admissions process was constitutional, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed. The case went to the Supreme Court, which held that the appellate court erred by not applying the strict scrutiny standard to the University's admission policies. The case was remanded, and the appellate court reaffirmed the lower court's decision by holding that the University of Texas' use of race as a consideration in the admissions process was sufficiently narrowly tailored to the legitimate interest of promoting educational diversity and therefore satisfied strict scrutiny.
Does the University of Texas' use of race as a consideration in the admissions process violate the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment?
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Dissenting Opinion - Alito - June 23, 2016
Oral Argument - December 09, 2015
Audio Transcription for Dissenting Opinion - Alito - June 23, 2016 in Fisher v. University of Texas
Audio Transcription for Oral Argument - December 09, 2015 in Fisher v. University of Texas
Audio Transcription for Opinion Announcement - June 23, 2016 in Fisher v. University of Texas
Justice Kennedy has our opinion this morning in case 14-981, Fisher versus the University of Texas.
Anthony M. Kennedy:
The University of Texas at Austin relies upon a complex system of admissions.
That system has undergone significant evolution over the past two decades.
Under the policy that operates today and that operated when this lawsuit began; the University selects a significant majority of its class through the so-called Top Ten Percent Plan.
That plan was enacted by the Texas State Legislature and it offers admission to any student who graduates from a Texas high school in the top 10% of his or her class.
So that leaves only about 25% of the places in the incoming freshman class to be filled by the admissions process that's at issue here in this case and that process is called holistic review.
Under holistic review each applicant is scored on two metrics.
First is the academic index and this index consists of the applicant's SAT score and high school academic performance, high school grades. The second metric is the personal achievement index or PAI.
The PAI is based in part on a full file review by a reader.
The reader assesses the applicant's potential contribution to the diversity of the student body based on the applicant's leadership experience, extracurricular activities, community services and other special circumstances.
Special circumstances can include the applicant's race along with other factors like socioeconomic status.
Although admissions' officers can consider race as a positive feature of a minority student's application, there is no dispute that race is but a factor of a factor of a factor in the holistic review calculus.
Petitioner Abigail Fisher was not in the top 10% of her high school class and she was denied admission to the University's 2008 freshman class for the places filled by the holistic review process.
She filed suit.
She alleged that consideration of race as part of the holistic review process disadvantaged her and other Caucasian applicants all in violation of the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment.
The University prevailed in the District Court and in the Court of Appeals.
This Court vacated that judgment in a case that we now call Fisher I.
In Fischer I, this Court remanded the case so the university program could be evaluated under the proper strict scrutiny standard.
Fisher I explained that under the Equal Protection Clause, race may not be considered by university unless the admissions process can withstand strict scrutiny.
Strict scrutiny requires the university to demonstrate with clarity that its purpose or interest is both constitutionally permissible and substantial and that its use of a racial classification is necessary to the accomplishment of its purpose and this imposes on the university the ultimate burden of demonstrating that race neutral alternatives that are both available and workable do not suffice to fulfill its interest in student body diversity.
On remand following Fisher I applying this test, the Court of Appeals again affirmed the entry of summary judgment for the university.
This Court now holds that the Court of Appeals was correct to conclude that the university has met its burden given the state of the record and the data available to the university in 2008 when petitioner's application was rejected she was not denied equal treatment.
The petitioner claims that the university has not articulated its compelling interest with sufficient clarity.
She argues that the university has failed to state precisely what level of minority enrollment it seeks.
The compelling interest that justifies consideration of race in college admissions, however, is not an interest in enrolling a certain number of minority students rather it is an interest in obtaining the educational benefits that flow from student body diversity.
The record here reveals that the university articulated concrete and precise goals with respect to its admissions decisions.
These goals mirror the compelling interest that this Court has approved in prior cases.
The petitioner also claims that the university need not consider race because it had already achieved critical mass in 2003.
Under the Top Ten Percent Plan and race neutral holistic review, the record, however, shows that the university's conclusion that race neutral programs had not achieved the diversity goals it sought was supported by significant statistical and anecdotal evidence.
Finally, petitioner argues that there were other race neutral means the university could have implemented.
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There's a tattoo on Leslie Craig's arm. It's a flaming heart with the words "Music = Passion = Life" written on it. "That pretty much sums it up for me," says the singer/songwriter, who's been singing for a living since the age of 17. Although Leslie considers herself a singer first and a songwriter second, she does enjoy writing and describes her music as a hybrid of country with a lot of rock and soul mixed in. Leslie's voice has all the soul of Aretha, the earthiness of John Mellancamp, and the sweetness of Trisha Yearwood…but she also has an element that can't be described. When she's on stage, it's evident that this is what she was born to do. "Music is like breathing to me, it's the only thing–other than my faith–that I know I could not live without."
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Discover the first Brady Coyne and J.W. Jackson mystery with this compelling novel following two old friends who suspect that there's a dangerous killer on the loose on the picturesque island of Martha's Vineyard. As summer winds down on Martha's Vineyard, J.W. Jackson is looking forward to getting in some fishing in the annual striped bass and bluefish derby with his good friend Brady Coyne. A Boston lawyer, Brady is on the island to help the elderly Sarah Fairchild write her will. J.W. has a little business, too, having agreed to assist in the search for a missing woman who was last seen on the island a year ago. For Brady and J.W., it's law and detecting during the day and fishing to their hearts content by night. But things take a drastic turn when another woman goes missing and Brady discovers that there are more than a few people on the island who desperately crave Sarah's vast estate. The two friends begin to suspect that there's a killer behind the missing women but they have no idea that their own lives are in danger. By turns charming and suspenseful, contemporary and evocative, First Light could only have been imagined in the collective mind of two superb authors.


Enfiniti Academy's Aladdin Reloaded brought life and laughs with touches its own brand of Malaysian humour, slapstick comedy and popular songs.
Following the staging of Aladdin – A Musical Comedy in 2015, this year's new content, jokes and choreography brought laughter on many levels for the entire family.
In Aladdin Reloaded, the wicked wizard Abanaza (Peter Davis) is looking for a magic lamp that contains the most powerful Genie around. After getting the innocent Aladdin to do the hard work of getting the lamp, he cleverly escapes with the Emperor and Empress Of China's beautiful princess Kim K, the love interest of Aladdin. Together with his cheeky brother Wishee Washee (Brian Chan), their mother and washerwoman Widow Twanky (Rashid Salleh), they embark on a mission to save the princess (and the magic lamp).. They get help from the mystical, green coloured Spirit of Ring (Tria Aziz), and the sweethearts finally get blessings from the heads of the state to be together.
Directed by Joanna Bessey, with musical direction by Llew Marsh and choreography by J.Redza, the lead cast include professional actors such as the well known Rashid Salleh, singer and actor Tria Aziz and model/ actor/MMA fighter Peter Davis. The talented cast was supported by Enfiniti Academy's young students, showed their potential in the two-hour long production.
Produced by Enfiniti Vision Media, the performance was packed with slapstick comedy, a little silliness and a few surprisingly talented youngsters, including Alesia Dhana, who demonstrated her prowess in singing as Princess Kim K. While Rashid was hilarous as he alter-ego, Peter was the perfect villain we all love to hate. The gorgeous Tria mesmerised audience with her vocals.
The musical numbers chosen for the show were presented well-on stage, especially the likes of A Whole New World, Thriller, R.E.S.P.E.C.T and Uptown Funk. With the colourful costumes and different backgrounds on its digital screen on stage, the audience was whisked into a world of flying carpets, misadventures and villains.
At the last show at PJ Live Arts on Sunday, the audience also had plenty of chances to interact with the cast during the play. While children took in the more obvious, in your face hilarious moments, the adults in the theatre laughed at the many funny innuendos throughout the performance.
For this reviewer/performing arts fan, it was heart warming to see the chemistry and energy from the young talents from different backgrounds, who together with the lead cast,entertained the young and young at heart.


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Best smartphones: Highest refresh rate phone in India for 2023
Rahul Verma
Jan 23, 2023, 13:39 IST
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At one point, high refresh rate displays were exclusive to high-end, flagship smartphones. However, a wide range of smartphones now sports 90Hz or even 120Hz refresh rate displays. The high refresh rate enhances the user experience, with the scrolling performance being the most noticeable upgrade.
However, a higher refresh rate on mobile requires a hungry processor too. The list of 120Hz display phones is growing with brands Samsung, Xiaomi, OnePlus, Realme and more. Below, we have compiled a list of smartphones with a maximum refresh rate of 120Hz that you can buy right now.
How we do our research
Our ranking criteria
We consider each smartphone's features, including specifications, budget, display out, screen size, ergonomics, battery life, storage space, camera quality and client review, also, most of the listed devices are reviewed by our team members.
Things to look for while buying
If you often stream videos, edit photos or videos, or download and view movies, then a smartphone display ranging from 5.5-inch to 6-inch, full-HD or QHD resolution should be good enough for you.
If you are going above 6-inch then handset might get bulty, making it difficult to carry around.
But if you are comfortable with a large display and prefer a big display for checking emails and browsing social media then 6-inch display is ideal for you.
Usually, the handsets are made of metal and plastic. There are even some phones that have glass-coated panels, but those are very limited. If you are one of those prone to dropping your smartphone, it's advisable to go for a metal or a plastic-built handset.
Remember, having a higher number of megapixels is not enough. Several other specifications such as camera aperture, ISO levels, pixel size, autofocus and more are essential.
The higher number of pixels means that the size of the image is bigger, which becomes sharper when seen on a small screen. If you are a photographer enthusiast then go for a 12 or 16MP sensor which shoots well in low lights. If you are a casual shooter then you can go with an 8MP or 12MP camera.
The battery usage differs from user to user depending on how they use the smartphones. If you are a heavy user and, play games, stream videos and more then go for a smartphone with at least a 3500mAh battery or above. If you are an average or light user, a handset with a 3000mAh battery would be good enough for a day.
Today, there are also headsets available with 4000 to 5000 mAh battery power.
Features compared
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OnePlus 9 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, 4500 mAh Battery Buy On
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 12GB RAM, 256GB internal Storage, 5000mAh battery Buy On
OnePlus 9 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, 4500 mAh battery, Wireless charging Buy On
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G AMOLED Display, 4500 mAh battery, IP68 Rated Buy On
Redmi Note 10 Pro 6GB RAM, 128GB Storage, 64MPwith 5mp Super Tele-Macro Buy On
Realme 8i 50MP + 2MP + 2MP | 16MP Front Camera, 5000 mAh Battery Buy On
iQOO Z6 5G Snapdragon 695 chipset, 5000mAh Battery Buy On
Samsung Galaxy M53 6GB RAM, 128GB Storage | 108MP | sAmoled+ 120Hz | 12GB RAM with RAM Plus Buy On
Redmi Note 11 Pro + 8GB RAM, 128GB Storage, 120Hz Super AMOLED Display Buy On
Redmi K50i 5G 6GB RAM, 128GB Storage, Mediatek Dimensity 8100 Processor Buy On
The OnePlus 9 Pro is the latest flagship smartphone from OnePlus. It features a 6.7-inch Quad HD+ Fluid AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, which is paired with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. It is powered by a 4,500mAh battery with 65W fast charge support. It sports a quad camera setup at the back and a 16MP selfie camera. It is a good option for photography enthusiasts and the big battery allows you to capture images without running out of juice.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is part of the company's premium Galaxy S21 series. It features a 6.8-inch Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz. It is powered by the Exynos 2100 chipset, paired with up to 16GB RAM and 512GB storage. It features a quad camera setup at the back and a 40MP selfie camera. The device is powered by a 5,000mAh battery and supports 25W fast charging. It features an excellent display and is equipped with good cameras.
The OnePlus 9R is the company's affordable offering in the flagship series. It features a 6.55-inch Full HD+ Fluid AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It comes with a 4,500mAh battery with 65W fast charging support. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset, which is paired with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. The device features a quad camera setup at the back and a 16MP selfie camera. It comes with 5G SA/NSA support. Its four cameras offer enough options for users to click some great photos in different situations.
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G is the company's affordable offering in the flagship segment. It has a 6.5-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It sports a triple camera setup consisting of a 12MP primary camera, an 8MP telephoto sensor and a 12MP ultra-wide-angle camera. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset, paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. It comes with an excellent display that comes with HDR10+ support.
The Redmi Note 10 Pro is one of the company's most popular smartphones. It features a 6.67-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It has a 5,020mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G chipset which is paired with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. It sports a quad camera setup at the back and a 16MP selfie camera on the front.
Realme 8i is a decent pick when looking for a 120Hz display phone under ₹20,000. The device is powered by a MediaTek Helio G96 chipset. The Realme 8i is available in 4GB + 64GB storage and 6GB RAM + 128GB storage options. The Realme 8i price starts from ₹13,999.Other specifications of the Realme 8i include a 6.6-inch FHD+ display, triple rear cameras with a 5,000mAh battery along with18W fast charging support.
iQOO Z6 5G
TheiQOO Z6 5G uses Snapdragon 695 chipset and sports a maximum refresh rate of 120Hz. Besides this, iQOO Z6 5G comes with a large 5000mAh battery and 18W Fast Charging technology. If you are looking for a phone that can handle all your tasks from photography to gaming then this should be your pick.
The Samsung Galaxy M53 features a 6.7-inch super AMOLED Plus Display which is coupled with FHD+ resolution and has a maximum refresh rate of 120Hz. Under the hood, it has an MTK D900 Octa Core 2 chipset which is coupled with 6GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage.Talking about optics, it features a quad camera setup at the rear. Currently, you can buy it for just ₹26,499, down from its original price of ₹32,999.
Redmi Note 11 Pro +
This smartphone features a 6.67-inch Super AMOLED display with a maximum refresh rate of 120Hz. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. It runs on a Snapdragon 695 chipset which is coupled with 8GB RAM and internal storage of up to 256GB. Coming to optics, it has a 108MP triple camera set up with 8MP ultra-wide and 2MP macro sensor. Currently, it is listed for ₹20,999 on Amazon, down from its original price of ₹26,999.
If you are looking for a flagship device that can handle all your tasks then Redmi K50i 5G should be on your list. It runs on Dimensity 8100 SoC which is coupled with a 6.6" FHD+ display. Other than this, it comes with a maximum refresh rate of 144HZ, and a Dolby Vision display along with a 7-stage dynamic refresh rate is capable of producing 1 billion colours. Coming to the optics department, it has a 64MP ISOCELL primary sensor, 8MP Ultra-Wide, and 2MP Macro triple camera setup.
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Here's What a $400 Lord of the Rings Board Game Looks Like
by Willie Clark
Jun 8 2016 • 4:00 PM
This just might be the one game to rule them all. J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings trilogy was completed in 1956–6o years ago this year–and to mark the anniversary, Ares Games has put together an anniversary release of the War of the Ring board game. Let's take a look, shall we?
We already reviewed the original version of the game last week, which explains the basics of the game play involved in both the first and second editions of War of the Ring, so check that out for a primer on what's in store in this board game version of Middle-earth.
But what about this spiffy anniversary edition? The anniversary-edition version is roughly 20 percent larger than the normal second edition game board, and also includes a hardcover strategy guide–War of the Ring Companion–written by Kristofer Bengtsson, with artwork by John Howe, known for his LoTR-inspired art and his work on the films. The second edition of the game was developed by Roberto Di Meglio, Marco Maggi, and Francesco Nepitello, and this anniversary edition will be include all the changes from the second edition, and will also be updated with the latest gaming rulings and other frequently asked questions.
A comparison between the regular and anniversary versions of the game.
One reason I haven't jumped on this like Legolas on a mumakil already? The price. The game is selling for $369.00–$ 439.11, depending if you are shipping it to an EU country or not (the price is without shipping, but EU countries have an extra value added tax). That's a pretty hefty investment for any board game enthusiast, no doubt.
OK, but if you are willing to shell out $400, what exactly are you getting for that price? Let's take a look:
205 pre-painted figures
two gameboards, approx. 60 x 84 cm each
hardcover edition of the War of the Ring Second Edition Rulebook
hardcover edition of the War of the Ring Companion Strategy Guide
Reference and Gameplay Summary sheets
16 Special Dice
10 Combat Dice
110 Playing Cards
75 Counters and Tokens
Numbered Certificate of Authenticity
Oh, and there's a few other details as well. The figures are all hand painted (they weren't in the original version) and the gameboard will be hot-foil stamped. The dice will also be different colors, unique to this version of the game.
Originally announced last summer for a spring release, Ares pushed back the release of the anniversary edition to September, citing quality. The game's production goes through five different suppliers, and Ares felt that some areas were just not quite up to snuff yet, including the packaging elements and one of the book designs. The company further explained in a posting on its site: "Due to the exclusive nature of this product, we cannot accept any compromise on its quality. At this moment, some of the pre-production components still do not have the quality we require, and we do not feel they are ready for mass-production."
Got the money to spend? The game is still available for preorder, with an estimated release of September 15. There's 59 left, so check it out over at the Ares store.
What are some of your favorite Lord of the Rings inspired games? Let me know in the comments below.
Photo credit: thehobbit.com, ks.aresgames.eu, Ares Games
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Middle East & Africa | Pilgrims in the Gulf
The Pope's historic visit to the Arabian peninsula
It will shine a light on the ways in which the UAE is growing more liberal—and where it is not
CHRISTIAN PILGRIMS are not often seen in the Arabian peninsula, where Islam was born. But they are flocking to one of its emirates, Abu Dhabi, for its first papal mass on February 5th. More than 100,000 are preparing to pack the Zayed stadium, adorned with a big cross, to celebrate the Eucharist with Pope Francis. Hotels are full of pilgrims chanting hosannas. Some hold standards bearing the Christian dove of peace tweaked with wings the colours of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) flag. The pope is "a symbol of peace, tolerance and the promotion of brotherhood", says Muhammad bin Zayed, the crown prince, de facto ruler and papal host.
Such hospitality is remarkable for the region. Further north in Syria and Iraq jihadists have uprooted ancient Christian communities and torched their churches. Neighbouring Saudi Arabia still bans churches and Christmas trees. "Two religions shall not co-exist in the Arabian peninsula," snap the Koran-bashers, quoting a saying of the Prophet.
Prince Muhammad, by contrast, has turned his emirate into an oasis of inter-faith dialogue. Grand muftis and prelates hug for the cameras. Under his tenure, the UAE has offered fleeing Arab Christians a haven. It has a new cathedral, 16 new churches and some 700 congregations. Remarkably, in 2013 the UAE ranked third among countries with the fastest-growing Christian populations. At home and abroad, the prince is also promoting a strand of Islam that encourages its followers to obey their rulers. It opposes the political Islamism—notably the Muslim Brotherhood—which harnesses religion as a force for social and political change. This is sponsored by the UAE's Gulf rival, Qatar.
Pope Francis appears to prefer Prince Muhammad's strand of the faith. In an interview in 2016 he warned against the export of an "overly Western model of democracy" to the Middle East. Unlike his predecessor, Benedict XVI (who upset Muslims with a quote about the Prophet Muhammad's propagation of the faith by the sword), Pope Francis has reached out to Muslims who seem to be tolerant. A quarter of all his papal visits have been to Muslim-majority countries, but he has rarely spoken out against their autocrats.
Some Catholics question whether the pope is right to take sides in intra-Muslim tussles. Others ask whether a peacemaker should be visiting just one party to a regional conflict (the UAE and not Qatar). In other instances he has visited both sides, such as when he went to Israel and Palestinian areas.
In a region of despots, Prince Muhammad is one of the more feared. Although tolerant of religious minorities, he withholds political freedoms from the Muslim majority, particularly Islamists, who he fears might overthrow him. Parties are banned. Those who ask questions are jailed. Migrants—Christians included—have no prospect of citizenship. They remain foreigners no matter how many generations are born in the UAE. "If the pope really cared about humanity, he would speak about human rights," says Muhammad Saqer al-Zaabi, an Emirati Islamist, exiled in London.
The prince has bankrolled a regional campaign against Islamists, supporting the overthrow in 2013 of Egypt's democratically elected Islamist president, Muhammad Morsi. He also meddles in civil wars, whether in Libya or Somalia. For almost four years, he and Muhammad bin Salman, the crown prince of Saudi Arabia, have bombed and besieged Yemen, after its government was pushed out by Houthi rebels. The war has killed tens of thousands, driven millions to the brink of starvation and drawn accusations of war crimes. "It's a horrible state and the pope's visit lends credibility to that government," says Khaled Abou el Fadl of the University of California in Los Angeles. "I'm worried about the moral message he's sending."
This article appeared in the Middle East & Africa section of the print edition under the headline "Pilgrims in the Gulf"
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