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President of the People's Republic of China, Xi Jinping, to visit UNESCO
UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova will welcome the President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping to the Organization on 27 March. This will be the first ever visit to the Organization by a Chinese Head of State.
President Xi will be accompanied by the First Lady of China, Ms Peng Liyuan, State Councilor, Mr Yang Jiechi, and China's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Wang Yi.
During his visit, President Xi will address the representatives of UNESCO's Member States and high level guests from the diplomatic corps in France, the business community and other personalities, advocating respect for cultural diversity and its protection, along with the importance of maintaining exchange and dialogue between cultures and civilizations.
At a ceremony to be held following his address, the First Lady will be designated a UNESCO Special Envoy for the Promotion of Education for Girls and Women.
China has been a staunch supporter of UNESCO from the Organization's beginnings. It became a UNESCO Member State on 4 November 1946, and is one of the Organization's founding members. UNESCO's General conference, the Organization's main governing body, is currently presided by Mr HAO Ping, Vice-Minister of Education and Chairperson of the Chinese National Commission for UNESCO, and the Republic has been regularly represented on UNESCO's Executive Board.
"The visit of President Xi is a great honour for UNESCO," said Director-General Irina Bokova. She added that the visit signaled a further strengthening of the relationship between China and the Organization.
The People's Republic is actively involved in all of UNESCO programme areas. It has 45 World Heritage sites, 38 elements on the Lists of Intangible World Heritage, 32 Man and Biosphere Reserves and nine inscriptions on the Memory of the World Register. There are 25 UNESCO Chairs at Chinese universities and institutes of higher learning, devoted to subjects ranging from Plant Biotechnology to Cultural Heritage Resource Management and Entrepreneurial Education, and the nation counts 200 UNESCO Clubs, and five Chinese cities (Shenzhen, Shanghai, Chengdu, Hangzhou and Beijing) are members of UNESCO's Creative Cities Network. China has ratified 13 of UNESCO's international conventions, including the World Heritage Convention, the Convention on the safeguarding of intangible cultural heritage, the Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions and the Convention Against Doping in Sport.


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Aengus MacGrianna reveals legendary RTE anchor Anne Doyle will 'give him away' next month
Aengus Mac Grianna has revealed that 'the lovely Anne Doyle' will be giving him away when he weds his long-term boyfriend Terry Gill.
Speaking on tonight's Late Late show, 49-year-old Mac Grianna tells presenter Ryan Tubridy that the legendary TV anchor will stand for him at next month's humanist ceremony.
"Marriage for us is incredibly important and the timing suits us now – we don't want to wait," adds the well-known Irish newsreader, who plans to hold the same-sex ceremony in Ballymagarvery village in Co Meath.
Following their honeymoon, the couple intend to attend a registry office in London to legalise their union.
Mac Grianna, who grew up in Raheny, Dublin, came out about his sexuality shortly after leaving school. "It was late 80s and Ireland was a very different country then," he said on the RTE show.
"It was a very difficult time but I hated lying to my family and friends."
Partner Terry (39), who's "extremely proud" mum will be giving him away at the wedding, waited until he was 29 years of age before he made the decision to come out. "My life changed that day – it was great."
It was around this time, "over ten years ago", that the pair met in Dublin bar 'The Front Lounge' while Aengus was out with colleagues for "a liquid lunch" and "the rest is history".
"I was pushing 40," he joked when presenter Ryan Tubridy said he didn't waste any time. "I just knew it was different from the very beginning," he added.
"It was very immediate – there was definitely a spark straight away," agreed fiancé Terry.
'Bossy' MacGrianna told his partner five years into their decade-long relationship that Terry would have to propose to him if they were to get married.
"It was five years ago that we had that conversation and it was four years later that I proposed," laughed Terry, who popped the question to his partner after he returned from the Masterchef final in Dubai.
Celebrity MasterChef runner-up Aengus became an instant internet sensation after footage of him touching up his make-up and fixing his tie was aired accidentally on RTE's digital news channel last year.
"I was told there was two minutes to air, but there was a problem with a clock in the studio," he told Ryan tonight.
"Thank God all I said was 'what?' It could have been a lot worse."
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To which I say: why should knowing next to nothing about a subject prevent me from publishing a guide about said subject for anyone who is willing (or silly) enough to read it? (It never has before).
So, with that preamble out of the way, why get involved in coaching youth rugby at all?
I could trot out the somewhat trite reply that it is an honour and a privilege to be involved in bringing through talent for the future. Which is true, I suppose, but far from the completely honest answer, which has more to do with the fact that if I'm expected to turn up with my son to training on a regular basis I may as well at least pull on a pair of boots and run around a bit.
What I have found, though, is that any pre-conceptions I had about coaching kids have gone right out of the window.
I had assumed, for instance, that having been a reasonable player in my time, passing on rugby knowledge to the boys would be relatively straightforward. Wrong.
I had assumed that the boys would listen to what I had to say. Wrong.
I had assumed that once I'd showed the boys what it was that I wanted them to do, they would then do it. Wrong.
I had assumed that once they had succeeded in doing something in training, they would then replicate it the next time they played. Wrong.
What I failed to realise is that, much like for a 17 year old learning to drive, there is one hell of a lot to take in for for kids learning to play rugby.
So, what are the answers?
Buggered if I know, if I'm honest, but here is what appears to have worked so far:
- Keep the boys that want to mess about apart so that they are in separate groups with players who are keen to work hard and learn - peer pressure can be a wonderful thing;
- KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid) - work at one thing at a time with plenty of repetition until it becomes second nature;
- Dust off your sense of humour and have fun – if you're enjoying it then, more than likely, so are the boys.
It's hardly ground breaking advice, I know, but what I would say is that, despite my own pretty negligible contribution, I have been astonished at the ridiculous and disproportionate pride I have felt when the team comes together and plays well.
It's natural enough for me to be proud of my son (who, to be fair to him, has enjoyed a cracking season) – but the vicarious sense of achievement generated by a bunch of 13 year olds - most of whom I hadn't even met a few short months ago - is, quite frankly, ludicrous.


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Saying he wanted to avoid turning the trial into a "referendum on terrorism," a state judge handling the case of a Manhattan man accused of planning pipe bombings said on Wednesday he sees no need for an expert on Islamic terrorism to testify at the defendant's coming trial.
The judge, Justice Thomas Farber, said at a pretrial conference in Manhattan Supreme Court that he hoped to keep the jury focused on the state's evidence that the man, Jose Pimentel, had constructed bombs and intended to set them off, rather than on testimony about organizations and websites linked to Al Qaeda.
General testimony along those lines could cloud the judgment of jurors in New York City, where memories of the Sept. 11 attacks are still keenly felt, he said.
"I don't want the jury's attention diverted," Justice Farber said.
Mr. Pimentel is scheduled to go to trial on Feb. 24 on terrorism charges, among them weapons possession and conspiracy. He faces life in prison. He was arrested in November 2011 after a lengthy investigation involving an undercover police officer, two confidential informants and hundreds of hours of recorded conversations.
Prosecutors say Mr. Pimentel, a Dominican native who converted to Islam, began using the name Muhammad Yusuf and maintained a website encouraging jihad against the United States. He was inspired, prosecutors say, to take action after Anwar al-Awlaki, a radical Muslim cleric, was killed in September 2011 by a drone in Yemen.
An indictment charges Mr. Pimentel with building one pipe bomb in an informant's apartment and beginning to build two others, using $100 in supplies from local hardware stores and supermarkets, including match heads, Christmas lights and a converted clock.
Mr. Pimentel's lawyers, Susan J. Walsh and Lori Cohen, have said they intend to argue their client was entrapped by the police. They describe him as a down-on-his-luck young man who was easily enticed by the informant to build bombs after being plied for months with free food and marijuana.
Mr. Pimentel's trial is unusual because the federal authorities typically handle terrorism prosecutions. But the Federal Bureau of Investigation, which had monitored Mr. Pimentel, decided not to pursue charges against him, and the Manhattan district attorney, Cyrus R. Vance Jr., has taken on the task.
Though Mr. Pimentel was allegedly inspired by Al Qaeda propaganda, the authorities have never accused him of belonging to a larger conspiracy. Former Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg even described him as a "lone wolf" when he was arrested.
Deborah Hickey, an assistant district attorney, said an expert on terrorism would be needed to guide jurors through a maze of jihadist websites and organizations that Mr. Pimentel interacted with online. "There is an arcane world in the cyber aspect of this case," she said, adding: "Online activity is a big part of our case."
Justice Farber said he might allow a terrorism expert to testify in a limited way about definitions of words and groups, but he thought Mr. Pimentel's online postings would be self-explanatory. "I don't think the jury needs to be told what Osama bin Laden is at this point," he said.
The judge added state law did not require prosecutors to prove Mr. Pimentel was linked to a particular group to win a conviction.


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In the advertising world, television is still the mass reach king. It has the ability to put an advertising message out to millions of eyeballs. This overarching mass-market approach can be very successful, but we cannot ignore the power of what a mobile ad can do to influence a consumer during those key moments of decision when they're 'on the ground' — about to make a purchase decision. Once a potential customer leaves his home viewing environment, the impact of an advertiser's message with a well-timed and well-placed mobile ad can lead to a sale.
Mobile is the New Battleground for CPG & Retail Marketers
Probably not a surprise to most of us, but mobile device usage continues to rise rapidly. In April 2015, Pew Research Center reported that nearly two in three Americans owned a smartphone. The percentage among Millennials was even higher, exceeding eighty percent.
Unlocking Mobile Marketing
The smartphone is the single greatest tool for consumerism ever created. At first, that may sound like a grandiose statement…but it shouldn't. Consider how we use our phones every day. We carry it everywhere we go, we use it to solve problems that we encounter throughout the day, we use it for research, and of course we can call and text with it. So, it is not surprising that products and brands are increasing their marketing spends on mobile in order to take advantage of its use.
Nothing gets people scared quite like adding "geddon" to the end of a word. 2015 has already seen one such example: mobilegeddon. Haven't heard of it? Don't worry, many people haven't. And if you're worried you've somehow missed the apocalypse, you can breathe a sigh of relief.
Programmatic Coupons? Yes!
Couponing has grown tremendously since the days of Sunday newspaper circulars. While those who use coupons avidly (see TV show Extreme Couponing) still rely heavily on free-standing inserts, or FSIs, the number of shoppers obtaining their discounts digitally is growing.
Mo Bile, Mo' Easy, Mo' Money
When it comes to shopping, the smartphone is king. If you are like me, all your purchase decisions flow through your smartphone, which enables users to research purchases via the internet and through social media apps. In fact, a recent Telemetrics study reports that 42% of consumers consider their smartphone the most important media resource for making […]
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Cats and sunsets, step aside. Brands are seeing picture-perfect results. Once upon a time, Instagram served to capture and share the world's moments. Today, the zero-revenue startup is home to more than 300 million users. In comparison to the service's parent company, Facebook, with 1.35 billion users, Instagram may not be deemed as a "competitor." But […]


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"The Terrified Turkey Caper" which originally aired on "The Adventures of Sam Spade" on November 24, 1950.
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The City's annual Spring Street Sweeping Program is well underway, and we thank citizens for their ongoing patience as crews work hard to remove the build-up and debris that collected during the winter months. The Street Sweeping Program is a vital program to improve the functionalist of our streets, sidewalks and storm water systems as well as the appearance of our City. As per the City's Sweeping Management Plan for streets and sidewalks, streets containing curbs, sidewalks, storm water catch basins and designated bicycle lanes will be cleaned as part of the sweeping operation. To date, crews have been working in the south and north ends of the City and expect to be finished in these areas before the end of May. Once these areas are completed, the street sweeping effort will move to the west and east sides of the City. Sweepers work hard to best accommodate the vehicle and pedestrian traffic patterns across the City. Main streets on the City's east and west sides will be swept during the overnight hours to ensure the safety of crews and minimize traffic disruptions. Street sweepers are large, slow moving vehicles, and we ask that motorists pay particular attention when driving, especially after dusk. Citizens are reminded to adhere to the temporary No Parking signs that are installed ahead of street sweeping efforts. Vehicles parked in areas designated as no-parking will be ticketed or towed. The street sweeping program is anticipated to be completed by June 24.
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How to Launch a Women's Affinity Group in Your Office
Last week, Kathi Toll and I, along with nearly 80 other Chicago women had the incredible privilege of spending the morning with Violet Sistovaris and Carrie Hightman, two members of the leadership team at NiSource, one of America's premiere energy companies. Both Violet and Carrie are exceptional women in that they have risen to the tops of their fields, are engaging leaders who demand excellence of themselves and others, and on top of that have incredibly fulfilling personally lives. But on top of their phenomenal personal and professional accomplishments, the two are dedicated strongly to the advancement of women and girls, as is NiSource. The breakfast we attended was a part of the professional development programming from Step Up Women's Network and was organized in part by Tiara Coaching. That's a lot of women power, right!?
Violet and Carrie talked leadership and power and many other topics, but most notably, discussed in depth how they started a women's affinity group within NiSource that increases engagement for women in the company and provides a forum for mentorship, sponsorship, professional development, and networking internally and externally for women.
Because Violet and Carrie's advice was so clear and concrete, today, I want to provide all of our CGN readers with their step-by-step plan to begin a women's affinity group in your own company. Check with your Diversity & Inclusion Offices, Human Resources, or Leadership Team to find out if your company has a women's group already. And if it doesn't, become that leader who makes it happen!
Set Goals First!
- What do you want to accomplish with a women's group in your office? Gossip? No. Professional development? Absolutely! First things first, you want to develop a clear goal. NiSource has a great one, and I'm sure they won't mind if you lift it from them: "Attract. Develop. Retain."
- Always tie the goals of your women's group to the goals of the company overall. You will receive push back from key leaders in this process, but they're much more likely to jump on board if they can see that your initiative's goals are directly in concert with the goals of the company overall.
Step By Step: Launching a Women's Affinity Group in Your Office
- Create a core team. This team should include individuals who are decision makers and sponsors in leadership, but also women from other levels in the company to ensure everyone has a voice in the development of the program.
- Plan a kickoff event. Violet and Carrie decided that NiSource needed a Women's Summit. They gained support for the event and invited over 100 of NiSource's women to a Summit that brought to the table incredible speakers, breakout sessions, and 1:1 sessions with leadership at NiSource. It was a huge hit, and continues to be a part of their Women's Affinity Group's initiatives today.
- Ask for feedback from your constituencies. After NiSource's first Women's Summit, Carrie and Violet's team polled the women in attendance. They asked what was needed from the Women's Affinity Group within NiSource and came up with a number of great ideas, including a mentorship program, professional development events, meetings, and more.
- Clarify and gain consensus through continued focus groups. Decisions about a Women's Affinity Group shouldn't and cannot be made in a vacuum. Take the time to convene multiple internal focus groups, discuss possibilities, and listen to the feedback you receive.
- Continue to expand your core team. Violet and Carrie recognized that while they were the drivers of the initiative initially, they couldn't continue to be forever, so they constantly expanded their team to include new departments and offices within NiSource, gaining buy in from women all across the company.
- Brand the program internally. NiSource branded their program "Women in Leadership" and created a logo, an internal website, and additional marketing materials to support it. This is a must. to have an internal brand shows that the company is behind the creation and development of the program over time.
- Track the benefits of the program over time. At NiSource, a part of the Women's Affinity Group is a mentorship program. Each cycle of this program, the mentees set goals that align with the goals of their current position and with the company's goals. At the end of the program, then, the Women's Group is able to quantify the affect the mentorship program had on these mentees. Did they perform at a higher level? Receive better reviews from their supervisors? This kind of quantifiable data is your key defense of any affinity program.
Tips for Success
- Don't be exclusionary. Sure, this is a women's group, but that doesn't mean men should be excluded. Often, to get a group of women involved in the group, you need the buy in of their boss, who may or may not be a woman. Take the time to educate the men in your company about why this initiative is not only good for the women in it, but good for the company as well.
- It's a long game, not a short one! NiSource's Women's Affinity Group is three years old, but they recognize there is a long way to grow in their process. Today, over 800 NiSource women actively participate. Set your sights on the long term gains of the group, not short term membership.
- Start first with hard skills. It's easy for men to push back on a women's group when they tackle issues like "work life balance" and other things that seem "fluffy." Instead, begin your program with hard skills based development programs like negotiation, productivity, internal communications, etc. These kinds of skill sets are much more easily quantified to leadership than those (though still important) soft skills.
Violet and Carrie are two trailblazing women who saw a need and filled it for the women of NiSource. They are an inspiration to anyone who ever looked around their office and said, "Where are the women?" or "Why isn't there more programming for women here?" Take the initiative and ask your leadership how you can get involved in a women's group in your own corporation. Violet and Carrie said, the key is dedication, but also the realization that not everyone will think it's a good idea, and not every woman will participate. But your work is worth it because it gives additional resources to a key group within your corporation to excel, stay with the company, and contribute to its success.


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Flor De Toloache is much more than a mariachi band. They're an all-female group made up of members from around the globe that beautifully fuses musical genres. Their passion, talent, and success is an inspiration to not only other women, but also to a world that desperately needs unification. Seeing a group of people with different skin tones and beliefs come together to play music that challenges a traditional genre is truly impactful. This short documentary highlights these themes, while also exploring the beautiful music of Flor De Toloache.


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HD4870 X2以及HD4850 X2都在前天發表了, HD4870 X2是目前AMD最頂級的繪圖卡, 提供高達2.4TFLOPS的運算能力, 目前報價$549美金. 而HD4850 X2也有2.0TFLOPS的運算能力, 目前報價$399. 這兩張卡都是運用Crossfire的技術來增加執行效能, 由於driver在Crossfire上已經發展了很長的時間, 技術也日趨成熟, 所以幾乎一般的遊戲都可以得到不錯的scaling, 像在Devil May Cry4幾乎可以得到200%的scaling.
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"Such is the performance lead at the WQXGA setting, that it's over 60 per cent faster than the previous champ, GeForce GTX 280, in both Race Driver: GRID and Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. A 50 per cent lead in Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts and 30 per cent advantage in Enemy Territory: Quake Wars is nothing to sniff at either.
Can, whoop-ass, ouch all come to mind."
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And thus, Nvidia has finally been beaten and won't be able to respond in the coming weeks. Considering the size and price of its own GT200 graphics processor, Nvidia is somewhat prohibited from any sort of retaliation based on the same bi-GPU solution.
In short, the Radeon HD 4870 X2 is the newest and fastest 3D card of the moment—25% better on average than the GeForce GTX 280 and up to 51% at the highest resolutions. And if you're hoping for something in the near future with lower energy consumption, less noise, or a lower price, we'd recommend you not hold your breath.
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The R700, is an extremely powerful graphics solution that will offer much better overall performance than anything currently available on the market. The Radeon HD 4870 X2 undeniably is the fastest performing product on the market right now. You'll just love the 4870 X2.
從我進入ATI以來, 這顆晶片應該是ATI最成功的一顆晶片, 不但時程效能都趕上了對手, 價格也十分漂亮. 以我之前做的DX10 Skinning Animation範例程式來做試驗, 5120個31跟骨頭的角色, 加上三張Shadow Map的rendering(也就是5120x4 = 204800個角色的rendering), 在HD4870 X2上可以跑到fps 170左右, 運算能力相當驚人. 當然最希望的就是這次的HD4800系列能多賺點錢, 今年分紅就有望啦 :).


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Living in a dorm situation always proves to be an interesting experience that often forces one to be creative. From organization and storage to cleaning and cooking, you definitely learn to maximize your resources.
While I was spoiled with a full kitchen in the college dorms, the employee dorms where I'm currently located are much more rustic. Supplied with only a microwave, eating healthy has never been more difficult. Thankfully, I'm all for experimenting and and have made a few different versions of this 2-minute microwave quiche in a mug.
Whether you're staying in a college dorm or hostel, or just need something in a pinch, this recipe is for you!
Microwaveable Mug
Egg Beaters (Egg Whites)
Cheese (I prefer swiss cheese)
Other mix ins such as cherry tomatoes, avocado, zucchini, peppers, etc.
1. Fill the mug 1/4 full with the egg beaters.
2. Stir in a tablespoon of milk and add a little bit of salt and pepper.
3. Tear bread into small pieces.
4. Add in bread, cheese, and and mix ins. Stir.
5. Place in microwave for 1.5-2 minutes. Make sure to watch the mug because the quiche will grow out of the mug. If this happens, just open the door to the microwave, allow the quiche to fall back into the cup and finish cooking.
The great thing about this recipe is that you can be flexible with the mix ins. You can add in what you want or have on hand. I enjoy my quiche with avocado and zucchini.
Have you ever made a microwaveable meal in a mug? I would love to hear your suggestions!
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Article accompanying "Towing Out" in the Illustrated London News, April 13, 1844:
It will no doubt be in the recollection of our readers that a Government grant was made to assist families and single men, agricultural labourers, shepherds, carpenters, smiths, wheelwrights, bricklayers, and masons, being of good character, to emigrate to Australia, limiting the number, we believe to five thousand. Amongst these were to be included a certain portion of single women and girls, between eighteen and thirty years of age, who had been in domestic or farm service. Her Majesty's Colonial Land and Emigration Commissioners entrusted that important undertaking to Messrs. Carter and Bonus, of Leadenhall-street, who have been engaged for several years in the management of emigration to Australia, Canada, &c., and from what we have witnessed, it could not well be in better hands. The trust is certainly most onerous as it respects the selection of individuals to be sent out, for it must be obvious to every one that the future well-being and respectability of the colony mainly depends upon the good conduct of the working classes. There is, perhaps, something extremely melancholy at the idea of quitting our native land — perhaps for ever; the ties of kindred, the bonds of locality, cling round the heart, and true it is that absence only serves to strengthen the links that unite us to Home; for in whatever part of the world an Englishman may be, he still looks with ardent affection and longing desire to the spot of his nativity. But with all these feelings, dear and precious as they are on second consideration, there is not so much to excite painful sensation in emigration as at first there seems to be. A large field is opened for skill and industry; there is a prospect of gaining a competency which promises a "welcome return"; and unhappily there exists in England so much real distress, that anything [in the shape of improving the condition must be grateful to the feelings. Several emigrant ships, under the direction of Messrs. Carter and Bonus, and superintended on the part of the Commissioners by Lieutenant Lean, of the Royal Navy, have already sailed—some for Sydney and others for Port Phillip—and very recently one hundred and sixty-five souls, men, women and children, embarked from the depot at Deptford, on board the St. Vincent, Captain John Young, of 628 tons (registered), and sailing the following day for Plymouth, where they received all who were assembled there from the western part of England. From thence she proceeded to Cork, to take in emigrants from Ireland, and quitted that port about the 16th April, 1844, for Sydney.The ships are expressly fitted out for the purpose in the London Docks, where an active and intelligent agent is in constant attendance, and persons desirous of obtaining the advantage of a free passage must address a letter to Messrs. Carter and Bonus, stating their name, age and calling; whether married or single; and if married, the number of children. The name and address of the clergyman of the parish must also be forwarded; the period on which they will be ready to embark, and to what port of the two they are desirous of going. An answer is returned as to the eligibility of the applicants, and if they are not accepted under the bounty, a statement of terms of passage are given. Printed forms of application and testimonials are forwarded by the agents, which must be sent back for approval, together with a deposit of , one Pound for each adult, and 10 Shillings for each child between one and fourteen years of age, in payment for bedding (comprising a new mattress, bolsters, blankets, and coverlids), a small box, fifteen inches square for clothes, a knife and fork, two spoons, a metal plate, and a drinking-mug — all of which becomes the property of the emigrant on their arrival at the colony. They have also the free use of water-casks, and many necessary culinary articles. In the event of the passage not being granted the deposit is returned.
On being accepted, every male must provide himself with two suits of outside clothes, two pairs of strong boots or shoes, eight shirts, six pairs of worsted stockings, three towels etc.; and each female, besides outward garments, must possess a cloak and a bonnet. Those who desire comfort will also supply themselves with sheets and many little articles for essential use. The between decks of the St. Vincent are 124 feet in length, the breadth at the main hatchway twenty-five feet three inches, the height from the deck that is walked upon to the deck overhead is six feet four inches. From the stern of the ship, right away to the stern on the larboard side, and back again to the stern on the starboard side, the space is entirely occupied by a double tier (one above the other) of standing bed places &c. according to the annexed plan. On the day before the departure of the St. Vincent from London Dock, between one and two o'clock, we witnessed the spectacle of the emigrants taking their first meal on board (good mutton, beef, potatoes, and soup), and it certainly was a most interesting scene. The married people were very decently attired, though not so much as the single, for in several instances, among the latter, both male and female, there were indications of gentility in dress and manners that caused surprise. Many had travelled long distances and, most had never before seen a ship; yet there was a display of cheerfulness that was remarkable – as if their minds were made up for whatever might betide, or that the novelty of their situations had produced an excitement, which cheered them in the hour of parting from their home, shores, and the friends they loved. Mothers were sitting giving nourishment to their infants—all were cheerful—and perhaps a more healthy and robust set of boys and girls could not well be found. The principal portion of the youths and single men were also fine athletic fellows. Among the unmarried females were several really handsome countenances and good figures. If there is any gallantry at Sydney, where, it is stated, there are 15,000 males, and not more than between 3,000 and 4,000 females, many we beheld cannot be long after they arrived without husbands. There was not the remotest indication of want or pauperism amongst the whole. One married woman, extremely handsome, was rather elegantly arrayed; she was tall and graceful, and her fashionable apparel set off her figure to great advantage. Her husband, a quiet, inoffensive-looking man, habited as a mechanic, but very neat and clean, glanced at his wife with solicitude and anxiety. Here was ample scope for the speculative mind; but what was their former history, there was not time to enquire.
We give the following statement of weekly allowance made to each adult during the voyage, the children being on half allowance. (The provisions, of course, are served out daily).
4 ¾ lbs of bread, 1lb rib beef, 1 ½ lb flour, ½ lb raisins, 6 oz suet, 1 pint of peas, ½ lb of rice, ½ lb of preserved potatoes, 1 oz tea, 1 ½ oz roasted coffee, ¾ lb sugar, 6 oz butter, 5 gallons and 1 quart of water, a gill pickled cabbage, ½ gill of vinegar, 2 oz salt.
This taken singly, is adequate food, but when united in messes (say of ten) where appetites are not equal, is certainly not bad living, and we have not heard of any complaints. After the emigrants have arrived in the colony, they are allowed ten days free access to the ship, with all its advantages, should they not be hired or obtain employ at once. The number of emigrants the St. Vincent will convey is about 240, and from the general characteristic of those we saw on board, they will prove a valuable acquisition to the colony.
The St. Vincent appeared to be a fine vessel, well found and may the Almighty prosper her voyage!]
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How much will it cost if you are take an Uber taxi from point A to point B? Uber's mobile app has a built-in fare estimator but you can now also Twitter to calculate the fare. Write your query in plain English (see example), send it to @WhatTheFare and the bot will let you know the approximate fare for your ride in less than a minute.
@WhatTheFare is a new Twitter bot that will help you estimate the cost of your Uber trip. You'll get to know the fare as well the different types of Uber taxis that are available on that route. And you can use the bot to estimate fare for trips anywhere in the world where Uber service is available.
Tweet me a command like "taxi fare from <<pick-up location>> to <<drop-off location>>" and I'll respond with the Uber price in a minute.— What the Fare (@WhatTheFare) August 2, 2015
The bot's response will also include a deep-link (see example) to Uber's mobile website and it will directly populate the pickup/drop-off co-ordinates should you decide to book a taxi with Uber.
You can use the bot from anywhere in the world but the Uber prices are always provided in the currency of the pickup/drop-off address. Here're some sample tweets that used the @WhatTheFare bot to know Uber prices.
@WhatTheFare How much does a Uber taxi cost from JFK Terminal 4, NY to Jersey City, NJ August 2, 2015
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Internally, like DearAssistant, the Uber bot is also written with Google Scripts.
It uses the Google Maps API to geocode postal addresses found in your tweet request, fetches the list of Uber taxis available for that route via the official Uber API and then tweets the response using the Twitter API. The taxis icons in the tweet are standard Unicode emojis supported by Twitter.


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I always imagined that I would be a super chill parent, infallible to the unplanned, unshakeable by the unexpected, cool in a crisis. As seems to be the running trend I have since discovered that I am not. Not at all.
My darling child appears to be the most skilled person in my life at pressing all the right buttons to get my eyes twitching and temples pulsing. She is also highly skilled at defusing things at the final moment before I explode, perhaps by bending all the way forward and shouting "UPSIDE DOWN" or resting her curly head on my chest and saying "aww Mummy". It's amazing the hormones that are still triggered by this tiny human. I still find myself at the end of most days looking through photos and videos of her, feeling my womb flicker and the warmth of love flowing through me. I think I might love my child the most when she is tucked up in bed asleep and I'm looking through the picture perfect moments of the day.
My little beasts newest talent is public humiliation. She is only in the early days of learning to tantrum so I'm sure this will only get worse in time. To be fair to her a lot of the time when we are out and about she is utterly charming, a big smile is plastered on her face as she waves at the strangers we pass by. Often when in a queue she has befriended the people behind us and it takes me a while to catch on, normally when they start asking me questions about her or commenting on her curls. In recent weeks though she has a new game saved for when it's just the two of us together, she basically spends her time pointing at every and any man and says "Daddy?" in a slightly questioning tone. The act itself doesn't embarress me hugely, however what becomes butt-clenchingly awkward is the reaction of some of the males as they turn red and profess to her that no, they aren't her Daddy, followed by statements such as "oh no I don't think I am your Daddy, I'm not ready for that yet". WHAT?? He doesn't THINK he is your Dad?! I tell you what I KNOW, I know he isn't, why is he even questioning it?! Surely not on the word of a 17 month old. It's as if they think that we truly are on a search for the unknown father in our local ALDI store.
I guess her Dad does shop there sometimes…
What little things do your kids do that embarrass you in public?


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Since gaining independence more than 50 years ago, Nigeria has experienced numerous political crises. Long phases of authoritarian military rule and an economy overly dependent on oil revenues have worsened existing social and economic inequality and aggravated conflicts between different regions and communities. Social and economic conflicts have often been used as a pretext for pitting ethnic or religious groups against each other.
After almost three decades of military rule, a process of democratisation began in 1999. In April 2011, parliamentary, presidential and regional elections were held, from which the then President, Goodluck Jonathan, and his party emerged victorious. European Union election monitors found these elections to have been the most credible since the country's return to democracy in 1999.
The presidential elections in spring 2015 were overshadowed by attacks by Islamist terrorist groups. The election was won by Muhammadu Buhari, the candidate of the opposition. Thus, Nigeria saw another orderly change of government and took an important step towards true democracy. Nonetheless, issues such as good governance, anti-corruption, civil society participation and inclusive poverty reduction remain huge political challenges.
Social disparity
Notwithstanding Nigeria's high revenues from the extractive sector and its economic growth, which was stable over many years, the latest Human Development Index (HDI) ranks the country only 157th out of 189 countries. More than half of the population live below the poverty line. At just 53 years, average life expectancy is one of the lowest in the world.
Standards of health and nutrition are shockingly poor in large parts of the population, with problems beginning right at birth. According to World Bank figures, the average under-five mortality rate is 104 children out of every 1,000. Around one third of the population have no access to safe drinking water. Some 70 per cent of the people do not have adequate sanitation. Only a little more than half of the population are connected to the power grid. The illiteracy rate is 40 per cent.
Nigeria's wealth of oil only benefits a small elite. Cronyism, corruption and conflicts over the distribution of resources are part of everyday life. On Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index for 2017, Nigeria is ranked 136th out of 176 countries evaluated.
The oil and gas industry brings in high export revenues for the country. However, the sector generates hardly any new jobs. The government's plan to diversify the economy is only proceeding slowly. A run-down energy infrastructure, the low level of education among the people, a lack of legal certainty, the lack of access to financial services and the unstable security situation prevent the economy from developing more dynamically.
Over the past 30 years, Nigeria's population has more than doubled, from just under 84 million (1985) to approximately 190 million (2017). The young generation, whose numbers are constantly growing, has almost no prospect of reliable jobs, housing or basic social protection. Youth unemployment is high, especially in rural areas.
Security situation
The huge socio-economic disparities within the population and the lack of opportunities for the people are provoking social tensions and are a factor in the violent conflicts that have shaken Nigeria again and again.
For instance, there was fighting in the oil fields of the Niger Delta for many years between various armed local groups, paramilitary criminal gangs and security forces. The situation only calmed down when the government offered amnesty to militants in 2009. Following new attacks on oil installations by militant groups, the amnesty programme – which originally ended in late 2015 – was extended in February 2016 by another two years, until the end of 2017. In August 2016, a ceasefire was agreed.
The number of attacks by the Islamist terrorist group Boko Haram has declined considerably since President Muhammadu Buhari took office. Previously, the group had begun to pose a threat to Nigeria's domestic stability and to the stability of its neighbours Cameroon, Niger and Chad. Large sections of north-eastern Nigeria had been under the control of the terrorist group. An international force was able to drive Boko Haram from these areas in the autumn of 2015. However, the group continues to carry out suicide attacks and kidnappings.
More recently, conflicts between pastoralists and farmers in central Nigeria have flared up again. Nomad pastoralists traditionally move south from the northern part of the country to graze their cattle and bring meat to the slaughterhouses in the south. However, the old grazing corridors no longer exist. The land has either been built up or is now being used for farming.
As a result of increasing desertification in northern Nigeria, population growth and the current economic difficulties, there are more and more conflicts over land and resources.
The Nigerian government's reform course
At the turn of the millennium, the government launched a process of reform. The programme has the ambitious goal of positioning Nigeria as one of the twenty leading economies in the world by 2020 ("Vision 20:2020").
In recent years the Nigerian government has managed to improve the general environment for the economy and its financial policies. A proportion of the country's oil revenues is paid into a special account held by the central bank and used to finance a more stable fiscal policy, prevent inflation and build reserves for times of crisis. The government has also set up a sovereign wealth fund, which is also fed from oil revenues and is intended to provide funding for important infrastructure projects.
However, oil prices have declined significantly since mid-2014, which has had a direct impact on government revenue and the level of reserves. In 2015, economic growth was only 2.7 per cent, and in 2016, the economy actually shrank by 1.8 per cent. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects that the growth rate will recover slightly in 2018 and 2019.
Some initial progress has also been made on anti-corruption efforts. Among other things, Nigeria has swiftly implemented the requirements of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI). Nigeria was the first African country to receive EITI validation.
Bills to improve budget planning, spending controls and financial transparency have also been launched. If the government continues to pursue its reform policy consistently, Nigeria should have great opportunities for sustainable development, given its vast natural, economic and cultural resources.
Human rights
The human rights situation has improved significantly since a civilian government came to power in 1999. Nigeria has signed several fundamental human rights conventions. Political prisoners have been released and freedom of the press and freedom of speech have been introduced.
But citizens are still not adequately protected against arbitrary action by the government or violent acts perpetrated by other parties. The country's prisons are overcrowded, and conditions there are unacceptable. In 2007, the use of the death penalty was suspended, but this was revoked in 2013. The situation of lesbian, gay, transgender and intersex people is also alarming. In 2014, a law entered into force that provides for long prison terms for people in homosexual partnerships.
Twelve of the northern states have Islamic Sharia law, which is not compatible with modern legal practice. Moreover, many women and girls suffer from gender-based discrimination. One important step was taken in June 2015, when female genital mutilation, which used to be widely practised, was banned.
Development potential
Nigeria's immense oil and gas reserves will continue to have a defining impact on the country's development. Among other things, the government is planning to significantly increase natural gas production and gas-to-liquids conversion. In order to tap the West African market, a gas pipeline to Ghana has been built. There are also plans for a trans-Sahara pipeline to Algeria in order to serve the European market.
Other growth industries are telecommunications and information technology, construction, manufacturing, retail, energy and agriculture. The agricultural sector has been badly neglected ever since oil was first discovered in Nigeria. Agricultural production is not sufficient to meet the domestic demand for food, meaning that the country has to import food. The government has recognised the potential of the agricultural sector and is working to increase production.
Priority areas of German development cooperation with Nigeria
Development cooperation between Nigeria and Germany dates back to the country's independence in 1960. During the military dictatorship of Sani Abacha (1993 to 1998), bilateral cooperation was more or less suspended. Since the country's new democratic dawn in 1999, German development cooperation has focused on supporting the reform efforts of the government with a view to reducing poverty, achieving inclusive economic growth and fostering regional stability. Most activities are therefore concentrated on the priority area of sustainable economic development.
One major impediment to economic development is the inadequate power supply. Germany is therefore assisting Nigeria in the fields of rural electrification, energy efficiency and renewable energy.
As part of its Financial Cooperation with Nigeria, the BMZ supports an immunisation programme of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) to eradicate polio. The support focuses on vaccination campaigns in the north.
Furthermore, a Green Innovation Centre was set up with funding from the 'ONE WORLD – No Hunger' initiative. This is intended to support the reform of the agricultural sector, with a special focus on food security.
In 2016, Germany pledged a total of 57.6 million euros for official development cooperation with Nigeria.
Sustainable economic development
Successful poverty reduction requires, among other things, a significant expansion of job and income opportunities for the country's growing population. However, the private sector, which could provide a great many jobs, is still underdeveloped. German development cooperation therefore focuses on creating a better environment for private sector activities, addressing the following aspects:
- Improving the business and investment climate, for example by helping the government set up central points of contact for companies and carry out reforms in the areas of land acquisition/registration, building permits and tax administration
- Supporting microfinance institutions in order to give micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and low-income households access to loans
- Fostering Nigeria's banking sector, for instance through the establishment of an agricultural fund in support of rural small and medium-sized enterprises
- Supporting financial system development, for example with regard to regulating microfinance banks and developing consumer protection regulations in the financial sector
Renewable energy and energy efficiency
Despite much investment, many parts of Nigeria have power for only a few hours a day. Nearly half the population have no access to electricity. In rural areas, that share is even much higher. As part of a temporary programme, Germany supports the Nigerian government in boosting investment in renewable energy so as to develop a resource-friendly and environmentally sound energy supply.
An advisory programme launched in spring 2013 and co-financed by the European Union is aimed at improving the legal environment for the energy sector, introducing, for example, efficiency standards for electrical appliances and feed-in tariffs. Moreover, training is being provided to important energy sector players, and decentralised power supply is being developed with German support in specific rural regions.
This cooperation is part of the Nigerian-German energy partnership set up in 2007, which focuses on encouraging German private companies to get involved in the sector. This is an active effort to intertwine development cooperation efforts and private sector activities.
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- Issues: Poverty
- Issues: Democracy
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- Issues: Economic development, growth and employment
- Issues: Energy
- Issues: Rural development and food security
- Green innovation centre Nigeria
- Issues: Health
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Hilfiger Denim embodies the youthful essence of the American spirit through its fusion of music, fashion and rock-n-roll lifestyle. This is a contemporary mixture of styles that harmonizes the diverse influences from America's inspiration. Hilfiger Denim celebrates association with the music world. There's a strong connection between Hilfiger denim's distinctive fashion collections and the cutting-edge sounds. It allows people to express exactly how they are, with ease.


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Spring 2012
The disciplines of music history and music theory have been slow to embrace the digital revolutions that have transformed other fields' text-based scholarship (history and literature in particular). Computational musicology opens the door to the possibility of understanding—even if at a broad level—trends and norms of behavior of large repertories of music. This class presents the major approaches, results, and challenges of computational musicology through readings in the field, gaining familiarity with datasets, and hands on workshops and assignments on data analysis and "corpus" (i.e., repertory) studies. Class sessions alternate between discussion/lecture and labs on digital tools for studying music. A background in music theory and/or history is required, and experience in computer programming will be extremely helpful. Coursework culminates in an independent research project in quantitative or computational musicology that will be presented to the class as a whole.
Cuthbert, Michael. 21M.269 Studies in Western Music History: Quantitative and Computational Approaches to Music History, Spring 2012. (MIT OpenCourseWare: Massachusetts Institute of Technology), http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/music-and-theater-arts/21m-269-studies-in-western-music-history-quantitative-and-computational-approaches-to-music-history-spring-2012 (Accessed). License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA
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Consumer-Protection Agency Launches 'Ask CFPB' Tool
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- Richard Cordray, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
By Maya Jackson Randall
What is a credit report? Is a reverse mortgage right for me?
These are the kinds of questions the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, or CFPB, can answer through a new online tool launched Thursday called Ask CFPB. The goal is to help consumers get answers to their financial questions as easily as they can buy a pair of shoes online from a site like Zappos.com.
The CFPB's interactive, online tool allows consumers to type in questions and immediately review answers prepared by the agency's staff. Through the tool, the new agency charged with protecting consumers from fraudulent financial practices hopes to provide clear definitions of financial products. It also provides information designed to help consumers understand what they o


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Assessing the teacher pipeline in Metro Milwaukee
Teachers are an indispensable part of the education system. They lead classrooms across our region and serve as the front-line educators for our children. The ability to run a school is predicated on having a steady supply of teachers.
Does Greater Milwaukee have a steady supply of teachers or does the region face a shortage?
A new report from the Public Policy Forum – Help Wanted: An Analysis of the Public School Teacher Pipeline in Greater Milwaukee – addresses this question. Using data from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, federal Title II reports, and institutional data from teacher preparation programs, we explore the transitioning educator profession. Our analysis answers a number of questions, including:
- How many teachers leave and enter the profession in a given year?
- Why are teachers leaving the profession?
- Are there enough students in teacher preparation programs to replace departing teachers?
- How can schools and districts increase teacher retention?
The education profession in Wisconsin has been the subject of much discussion and debate in recent years, particularly during consideration and implementation of Wisconsin Act 10. Consequently, our analysis includes data over multiple years to capture changes in school leader characteristics since the 2009-10 school year.
Some key findings include:
- The number of teachers leaving the workforce has increased 22.5% in recent years.
- More than a quarter of the teaching workforce in Metro Milwaukee is over age 50, and as this group ages, departures are likely to become more numerous.
- According to local school district human resources professionals, aside from retirement, most teachers leave for money or family obligations.
- About 62% of replacement teachers in Milwaukee are in their first year of teaching.
- Enrollments in Wisconsin teacher preparation programs are down 27.9%, from 12,323 students in 2008-09 to 8,887 students in 2013-14.
- Teacher prep program completers are down 6.6% in recent years – from 4,007 to 3,741 – and will likely continue to decline for the next several years.
The research findings are both instructive and incomplete. The analyses provide an in-depth understanding of school leaders throughout our region. And yet, without the ability to include leaders from private schools, the figures, patterns, and trends identified in this report do not encompass the entire educational environment of Greater Milwaukee.
As with many projects, this report raises more questions than it provides answers. Some questions for future research include:
- What is the pipeline for school leaders and are we facing a shortage in that area, as well?
- Does teacher turnover affect student academic achievement?
- With so many new teachers leaving the profession, is there a linkage to the quality of teacher preparation programs and whether they are providing the experiences and skills necessary to succeed in the job?
We hope to address these and other questions in future research.
This report is the final installment in our Metro Milwaukee Educator series. The first report in the series, Taking Attendance, found that the number of teachers in the region had decreased nearly 5% since 2009-10. In response to retirements and vacancies, districts have hired teachers who are less experienced, but not necessarily younger. The teaching workforce is 98% white, despite the fact that 46% of Metro Milwaukee's K-12 students are students of color.
The second report, Guiding Principals, provided a similar look at school and district leaders in the region. Since 2009-10, 39% of school leaders over the age of 55 have left the workforce, meaning that today's superintendents, principals, and assistant principals are younger and less experienced. Leaders of color comprise nearly 28% of the workforce, which is more diverse than teachers, but less than students.
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Two things I wanted to talk about (the second may have to continue into another post cuz it maybe too long). Kay, so yesterday the record was broken again for most people who looked at my site, 134!!! You guys don't know how much I'm freaking out inside and how much I love you all!!! Keep coming back!!!! So second thing was I finished Cross My heart, Hope to die by Sara Sheperd and OMG the book was fantastic!!!! I started it today and I finished in like one hour. It was that good!!!!! I'm gunna keep it vague in case one of you hasn't read the series (anyone who hasn't read the series should read them) well the series is about a girl named Emma who finds herself in the middle of a dark mystery and a web of lies as well as romance.
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Encountered an interesting "gotcha" today involving Teradata v13.1 and how it handles data types with UNION queries. The context of this discovery was made within Cognos Report Studio v10.1.1 but we discovered it was a global issue within the generated SQL, not anything native to Cognos itself.
The problem was to do with using hard-coded string values within a UNION statement. If the string value is in the first component of a UNION then Teradata will truncate any column joined to that string via the UNION to the length of the string.
Here is my example situation:
Table foo:
foo_id INTEGER Primary Key
foo_name VARCHAR(15)
Table bar:
bar_id INTEGER Primary Key
name VARCHAR(100)
SELECT 'a-string' as name, foo_id FROM foo
SELECT name, bar_id FROM bar
Teradata will auto-detect the data type of 'a-string' as a VARCHAR(8) and will then cast bar.name as a VARCHAR(8) which will cause it to truncate anything beyond the first 8 characters. So a value of 'Hello World!' within the column bar.name will display as 'Hello Wo' in the above query.
This truncation does not take place if we replace 'a-string' with the column foo_name which is a VARCHAR(15). If we use foo_name instead, Teradata will correctly detect the largest data type from both sides of the query (VARCHAR(15) and VARCHAR(100)) and will cast all values as a VARCHAR(100) to prevent truncation.
In order to workaround this issue we must explicitly cast the hardcoded string 'a-string' as a datatype sufficiently long to contain any joined data. In this case CAST('a-string' AS VARCHAR(100)) is sufficient to resolve the truncation issue.
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Performance Testing a Web Framework Application
Performance testing a web application that is built on a web framework can pose significant challenges, whether it is using Java Servlets, Struts, Rails, or others. These challenges are present regardless of the performance testing tool in use, in this case using Rational Performance Tester, but are equally evident in JMeter and other load generation tools.
A "normal" web application we will define as a web application that does not rely on any web frameworks, uses JSP or ASP pages, contains a limited amount of session information, and is generally stateless. Other attributes of a normal web application include:
A "normal" web application we will define as a web application that does not rely on any web frameworks, uses JSP or ASP pages, contains a limited amount of session information, and is generally stateless. Other attributes of a normal web application include:
- Each page has a unique URL and serves a specific purpose or function within the web application.
- Changing the page request attributes will modify the dataset, operations, or view of the requested URL, but will not change the underlying purpose or function of the page.
- Stateful operations are performed by chaining a series of multiple page URLs together, each serving an appropriate purpose. Out of workflow requests (requesting a different URL) are not blocked and simply terminate the current workflow.
- A single URL encapsulates many different (usually related) purposes and functions.
- Stateful operations consist of a series of requests that are chained together using a combination of request attributes and stateful information stored in the session.
- Monlithic applications often appear under a single URL.
- Changing or breaking out of predetermined workflows may be strictly controlled and prevented by disallowing any unexpected state changes.
- Workflows within a web framework may be inflexible. This means that simple errors may cause cascading problems that invalidate the remainder of a test because the test may be unable to escape from a workflow if the correct sequence is breached due to a page timeout, or validation error due to an incorrect datapool.
- Out of flow, looping, and branching tests can be difficult or impossible to record because the request to initiate a loop or branch may change. There may not be a consistent "start of workflow" page request that can be made to initiate or restart a workflow.
- Error conditions must be planned for and carefully handled since an error state may negate all other requests until the error is handled correctly.
- Minor changes to the application may force entire test suites to be rewritten due to inability to record, insert, and chain new parameters or pages into an existing test.
- Similar workflows with different data may require individual test scripts due to changes in screen components.
- PLAN your tests before recording! Understand which functions you want to hit with each test and ensure you have scripts that are focused with as few extraneous requests as possible.
- Create many short, focused tests instead of long all-encompassing tests to reduce the potential for errors and for error chaining.
- Separate read-only tests from data-entry tests and pre-populate data whenever possible to avoid long "setup" sequences.
- Avoid test dependency where later functions or tests heavily depend on earlier parts to configure environment/data. Either preconfigure your environment and datasets, or rely on the test itself to perform only the critical data entry prior to testing it's assigned function.
- Chain multiple, small, independent tests in a schedule to cover desired functionality. Branching and looping should be done at the schedule level whenever possible to avoid needing to record branches and loops within individual tests.
- If you do need to include datapools that cause variation in functionality, record the largest, most inclusive workflow and dataset, and then populate your datapool with values that result in restricted subsets of the recorded workflow.
- Establish easily accessible, non-blockable base points in your test. These base points or pages must be able to short-circuit functionality that has become error locked and should be returned to as often as possible in your recording to allow "reset" to occur and reduce the impact of error chaining. Using base points allows you to more easily include other constructs such as loops, conditionals, or branches in your recording.
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As I mentioned in a previous post, I use a Car Cam when I am driving. The primary reason is that if I have an accident, I want proof as to who is responsible for the accident.
If a foreigner is involved in an accident in Panama, it is likely that he/she will be found to be the responsible party.
Yesterday as I was on my way to Chiriqui Hospital I caught the following accident on my car cam. If the car cam was in the silver Hyundai, then it would have shown that the Hyundai driver was responsible. Likewise, if it had been in the black car it would have shown that the silver Hyundai had hit it from the left side.
I am perfectly willing to accept responsibility for any accident I cause, but I don't want to take responsibility for another person's mistake. I carry my documentation with me.
I think they should require all Taxi drivers to have a car cam since most accidents have at least one Taxi in them.


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If you develop web sites or services hosted in IIS, here are two tips to make debugging on your development machine easier.
Disable Health Monitoring
IIS application pools have health monitoring built in to ensure processes are responding to requests in a timely manner. If a process stops responding after a period of time, IIS will kill it. This is really inconvenient when you're debugging web apps in your dev environment, and IIS ends your session. You can disable this feature to allow a debugger to be attached indefinitely. Of course, you should never do this in non-development environments.
Just open up the app pool's advanced settings and find Ping Enabled. Set it to false.
Set Identity to ApplicationPoolIdentity
If you set the identity of an application pool to ApplicationPoolIdentity, the IIS worker processes in Task Manager will appear with the application pool's name in the User Name column instead of a Windows user. In addition, if you also create an app pool for each web application, you can quickly identify which w3wp.exe process points to which web application.
For instance, if I'm debugging excessive memory use, I can see exactly which application is causing the issue. In this case, Berkley Concierge Se is the culprit.


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Tag Archives: pasta
Shrimp & Andouille Pasta
1# raw shrimp 2 cloves garlic Sea salt & ground pepper 1/2 lemon, juiced 1 T EVOO *Place in aluminum foil, wrap, and toss on the grill. 2 Andouille sausages *Grill with shrimp Angel hair pasta, cook as directed. 12 … Continue reading
Homemade Pasta Experiment
So, Ryan and I have been talking about making our own pasta for the past few years. For our 9th wedding anniversary, one of my gifts was a pasta guitar. Ryan always gets me the year appropriate gift. Year 9 … Continue reading
Stuffed Peppers with Turkey and Quinoa
Here is what you'll need~ 1# ground turkey 1/2 yellow onion, diced 1-2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tsp sea salt 1 tsp ground pepper 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp garlic powder 8 ounces tomato sauce 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 … Continue reading
Ginger, Peanut Noodles with Chicken
This is a two for one recipe. You can either make this into a great salad or an amazing pasta dish. I decided to give my boys the pasta version and make Ryan and I an awesome Thai-inspired salad. The … Continue reading
Roasted Garlic Shrimp with Lemons
Ingredients: 1 pound raw, deveined tail-off shrimp 1 lemon 4 cloves garlic, crushed 1/3 cup EVOO thyme rosemary sea salt and pepper spaghetti squash (or pasta if you wish) cherry tomatoes, halved Preheat oven to 350. Cut spaghetti squash in … Continue reading
Lasagna Soup?! Yes, you heard it right!
I am not sure I will make a regular pan lasagna again. This was so good! So easy. Less messy. Plus, the boys LOVED it, which is always a plus 🙂 Ingredients~ 2 tsp olive oil 1 # Italian sausage … Continue reading
Garlic Chicken & Broccoli Pasta in less than 20 minutes
Okay this is so quick and easy~ you have to make it! This is my families go to meal on busy workdays. Ingredients needed: 1 rotisserie chicken 1 head of broccoli 3 cloves garlic, crushed 1 T red pepper flakes EVOO 1 … Continue reading
Chicken Cacciatore- unprocessed
INGREDIENTS: 1 box of Quinoa pasta (cook per instructions on package) 2 T EVOO 1 med yellow onion, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped 1 jalapeno or hot banana pepper, sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 16 ounce box/can of chopped tomatoes … Continue reading
Chicken-Cherry-Walnut Pasta
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Presto, fresh herb pesto!
GARDEN HERB PESTO SAUCE INGREDIENTS~ 1/4 pine nuts 2 garlic cloves 2 cups fresh herbs (basil, mint, parsley) 1/4 cup EVOO 1/4 cup fresh parmesan cheese sea salt and pepper Combine the pine nuts and garlic in food processor~Next add … Continue reading


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Moreton Bay Courier (Brisbane), Saturday 30 January 1858, page 3
It is supposed that a number of registered letters have been abstracted from the mail forwarded from Drayton on Monday, the 4th instant, for Ipswich. The mail bags were received in Ipswich, and were supposed to be all correct. The affair was quiet until a cheque, which had been endorsed "pay to the credit of W. Handcock," was received by the Manager of the Bank of Australasia. This cheque was duly passed by the Manager to the credit of the endorser, and a communication was forwarded to Mr. Handcock, who discovered, on looking over his books, that the £13 cheque was part of a remittance sent by him to the Bank of Australasia on the 4th instant, amounting to £69 0s. 1d., which had not been received. I am informed that Mr. Witham, proprietor of the Bull's Head Inn, is also a loser to the amount of £130
The following is a list of the cheques forwarded by Mr. Handcock on that day, which you will be pleased to insert for the safety of the public.
No 270 Charles Mason, on Ferriter and Jones, favor J. Plant, 6th Nov 1857, £5 10 7
No 27, E. Lord, on Union Bank, favour W. Handcock, 28th Nov 1857, £5 0 0
No 42, E. Lord, Union Bank, favour Houghe, 2nd Jan, 1858, £5 14 1
Thos. Cout's, on B. N. S. W. Brisbane, Jas. Croves, 15 June, 1857, £8 2 4
No 27 S. Moffatt, on J. S. Bank, Brisbane, favor Watson, 28th May, 1857, £16 2 3
W. Armand, on W. Gray & Co., favour W. Handcock, 1st January, 1858, £15 10 10
No 88, Alport on A. C. Isaac, on Bank Australasia, Ipswich, favor J. MacEutin, 27th Dec, 1857, £13 0 0
Total £69 0 1
The cheques were marked across, "Bank of Australasia Ipswich."
Since we received the above we have been informed of the apprehension of Kelly, the driver of the mail. He was brought before the Ipswich Police Court, on Tuesday, and remanded till Thursday, when he was again brought up, and the evidence of Mr. Lewis, clerk in the Ipswich Police Court was taken. Mr. Lewis deposed that the mail from Drayton arrived at the Ipswich post office on the 4th January, at the usual hour, but contained neither registered letters nor the usual form of letter bill which is always sent with the mail. The Ipswich Postmaster immediately wrote to Drayton on the subject, but up to the present time has not received any reply. In the meantime a crossed cheque had been presented at the Bank of Australasia, which caused enquiries to he instituted. It is believed the robbery was committed by opening the mail bags and afterwards sealing them with a false seal. When apprehended, Kelly had on his person £100 in cheques and moneys, and other money was traced to where he had been spending it. The Bench remanded Kelly to Drayton for examination.


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I have seen several references lately to the $1 a day challenge, feed yourself, or each member of the family for only $1 each day. I think that we did this one time, inadvertently. Hubby used to switch back and forth between 2 part time jobs, one in Fall, one in Spring. The Spring time one was better paying, that is after you actually received a paycheck. The way the payroll was set up, you got paid on the 15th and 30th of each month, but you were always one period behind. So when he would start out, it was an entire month before he got a paycheck. FUN! I remember one year we ate beans and rice for pretty much the whole month. I thought we did pretty well in the creative department. We had Mexican style, stirred a package of taco seasoning in, and some stewed tomatoes. Carribean, green pepper and pineapple chunks (kids really liked that one). Italian, added a little canned spaghetti sauce and grated cheese. Western, chili powder, stewed tomatoes and canned corn. I did use a little meat, but I think that 8 hot dogs could last a week, if you slice them real thin. I don't know that I would want to do it again, but sometimes you don't know what you can do until you have to!
Beans & Rice, Ain't That Nice
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Joan.of.the.Arch Says:
March 23rd, 2010 at 02:18 amSome people think eating like that is punishment. I am very happy to eat such food. I like to get a leafy green vegetable with it, though.
miz pat
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:42 pm33 years ago, when i was first married, I lived on $10 a week. Beans were and are my friends.
March 24th, 2010 at 03:11 amTwenty years ago I would have thought "Ugh" but now I love them.


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Amazon – Strikes at iPad mini
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Hi all, if competition for the tablet space wasn't already heated Amazon started to take swings today at the tablet leader on their homepage. Their homepage sported a matrix comparison of the two products with an excerpt from a review by Gizmodo. The quote from Gizmodo ended with "… cramming a worse screen in there, charging more and accusing others of compromise? Ballsy.". The link on the matrix takes you to the Amazon fire HD purchase section even if you click on the picture of the iPad mini. Let the games … continue.
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15 things every LiPo battery user should know
LiPo batteries are generally safer and more environmentally friendly than other R/C batteries like NiCd and NiMH. LiPo batteries have become the most common high performance R/C battery and are used in R/C cars, boats, planes, helis, multirotors and more. However, if charged, discharged, stored, maintained, or handled improperly, they can become extremely dangerous. This … Continue reading 15 things every LiPo battery user should know
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