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"The bomb is the same as the ones previously used," said Tehran's deputy governor, Safarali Baratloo, who attributed the attack to "the Zionists" — a reference to Israel.
Fourth nuclear scientist in 2 years killed in Iran →
Tehran's deputy governor, Safarali Baratloo, was quoted by the semiofficial Fars news agency as saying the bomb that killed Mr. Roshan, 32, was "the same as the one's previously used."
Clinton denies U.S. involvement in death of Iranian nuclear scientist →

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Square's IPO debut
A few shekels have certainly been poured into the ever-growing clan of unicorns. Square, a unicorn that raised nearly $600 million in private money, made its market debut on the New York Stock Exchange last week. Square initially priced its 27 million shares at only $9 each, below its intended range of $11 to $13, and significantly below its $15.56 price in its last round of financing. Fortunately for Square, the stock opened at $11.20 and closed at $13.07, raising a total $243 million but valuing the company at around $2.9 billion, a far cry from its private valuation of $6 billion. According to analysts, Wall Street's reaction to Square's IPO was predictable, given the company's dismal financial performance on the back of its failed partnership with Starbucks which will end in 2016. Square generated roughly 14% of its revenue from Starbucks. It will be very interesting to see how Square decide to deploy their $243 million in new capital.


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2017 SNOWcraft
Registrations for the 2017 Snowcraft Course are NOW open!
We have the dates confirmed (see below). If you a keen to book your place on this extremely popular course. Contact Sarah Best our Snowcraft Course Coordinator here and she will contact you all the details and instructions on how to register.
The course is only open to NZAC club members so you will need to join before the commencement of the course to qualify.
WHat is it?
This is an introductory course focused on taking participants new to mountaineering into the mountains to gain skills, confidence and experience in the alpine environment.
The course consists of two weekends down at Mt Ruapehu in July and August and theory nights in Auckland prior to each weekend. To get the most out of the course, you need to attend both weekends and all theory nights, and be prepared to acquire (beg, borrow or hire) the necessary gear (some hire gear available) and suitable clothing/boots.
- moving on snow using ice axe and crampons
- evaluating terrain for safe travel
- using ropes & snow anchors
- navigation
- avalanche transceiver use
Theory Night 1
Tuesday 20th June from 7pm at The Dominion Bar, upstairs. This theory night will cover the gear needed for the course. The reason we hold this night over a month in advance is to give you enough time to beg, borrow or buy the gear needed. Remember we have rental gear too.
Theory Night 2
Tuesday 18th July 7pm at The Dominion Bar, upstairs.
Mountain Weekend 1
Fri 21st July (drive down straight after work ) Saturday 22nd, Sunday 23rd (Departing Sunday afternoon)
Tukino Alpine Sports Club
Mt Ruapehu
Theory Night 3
Tuesday 1st August 7pm at The Dominion Bar, upstairs.
Mountain Weekend 2
Friday 4th August (drive down straight after work) Sat 5th Sun 6th (Departing Sunday afternoon)
Tukino Alpine Sports Club
Mt Ruapehu
WHat GEar?
Here list of gear that is needed. But remember as a club member you have access to the clubs rental gear, which we recommend you use before invest in our own gear.
If you have any queries regarding purchasing gear, contact the Course Coordinator. We don't want to see you purchase gear that is unsuitable.
The total course fee is $800. If you prefer, you can pay a $100 non-refundable deposit to secure your spot on the course but the balance needs to be paid in full by 30 June 2017 or your place may be given away. After 30 June 2017 there are no refunds.
NB: Please include "SnowCraft17" and your name in your deposit details. It may take a couple of days for the payment to appear in the bank account due to bank clearance times.


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Watch for upcoming series Air Master and Steel Angel Kurumi Second. They couldn't be more different, but they have one thing in common, they are as yuri as can be. Air Master is the story of a female street fighter who used to be a champion gymnast. Steel Angel Kurumi is one of what I call the "Paper Doll" anime, also known as bishoujo. The main plot is pretty much non-existent, but we see Kurumi dressed in a variety of cute girl outfits. There's one legit lesbian character and everything, but no story to speak of.
So you think you know shoujo?
As I labored to assist Animerica with a Must-Read List" for shoujo manga fans, I noted that there are many mangaka who are incredibly popular and well-known in Japan, who have been shaping shoujo manga for a gazillion years there, but whose names are practically unknown here in America. I thought it would be fun to make this into a game.
Each time I update, I'll put out the name of one of these well-known mangaka, and you have to email me at firstname.lastname@example.com with *three* titles that the mangaka has written. The first person to send me correct titles wins. But there's a catch, of course. :-) I didn't want this to be too easy so, one of those titles has to be something that has not been translated into English.
For example, let's say that we start with one of the obvious choices: CLAMP
This all-female manga and anime production team is as popular here in the west as it is in Japan, with many manga series running in English. In order to win, you'd have to send me at least one title that has not been translated, is not being translated or and probably will not be translated anytime soon. So, no cheating and looking at Tokyo Pop company Press Releases. ;-)
A winning response might be: Chobits, Card Captor Sakura, Shirahimesho. The first two are already translated, but the third isn't and probably won't be anytime soon. However, it's a beautifully drawn, very grown up ghost story collection and I highly recommend it. :-)
So, to start off, here's the first mangaka of the "So you call yourself a shoujo fan" game – we'll start with an easy one:
Saito Chiyo
Saito Chiyo is well-known for her beautiful and surrealistic settings. She draws heavily on earlier works by shoujo mangaka and has luscious characters, and stories that are filled with nobility of all kinds.
Remember…the first person to email me three titles, at least one not yet translated to firstname.lastname@example.com and you'll get some kind of prize! :-)


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- 56 years old
- Date of birth: Apr 5, 1956
- Date of passing: Feb 21, 2013
|Let the memory of Walter be with us forever
"My friend from school Rip my friend Walter Lee Lewis"
"SIParadise Big Brother. For I know you are in Great Care with our Heavenly Father and our Earthly Mother and Father... Until we meet again. Miss you Dearly and Love You to Infinity❤❤"
"Happy Birthday Uncle Wally; Miss you so much !!! Gone but never forgotten"
"Happy Birthday Big Brother, remembering the Good Times..I know you are Singing with the Angels. Love and Miss you very much❤❤"
"It's been 2 years since your passing, we miss you dearly. Give Mommy and Daddy a Hug for me... Love you always, Big Brother..."
"Uncle Wally, I love you and miss you more !!"
"My Big Brother, you are Truly Missed. Your Love for telling Stories of our childhood memories and your Love for Music will live on. Sing with the Angels... We miss your Smile and your Laughter... Love you to Infiniti!!!!"
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"A time is coming when men will go mad, and when they see someone who is not mad, they will attack him, saying, 'You are mad; you are not like us.'" ― St. Anthony the Great
Saturday, November 5, 2016
WKRLEM TV: George Will and Bill Kristol fight over who hates Trump more!
They are a couple of tough guys.
Posted by Trooper York at 9:28 PM
5 comments:
- edutcher said...
I can just imagine.
Will doesn't usually allow himself to get exercised. It would be ungentlemanly.
- November 5, 2016 at 9:44 PM
- chickelit said...
Here's to Will's final denouncement and subsequent dénouement this Tuesday.
- November 5, 2016 at 9:49 PM
- chickelit said...
Kristol at least has the excuse that he finds Trump's foreign policy anathema to his own. Will is just out of touch; he's the Bruce Springsteen of pundits.
- November 5, 2016 at 9:51 PM
- chickelit said...
If Trump wins, he will have beaten not just the Dems but half of his own party as well.
- November 5, 2016 at 9:52 PM
- edutcher said...
Possible attempt on Trump's life tonight in Reno.
The Donald was back on stage in 10 minutes and finished the speech.
I'd say somebody is worried.
- November 5, 2016 at 9:54 PM
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Like racquetball and volleyball? Well, then you'll probably like wallyball! We offer Wallyball Open Play for those interested in playing a fast-paced sport that's basically volleyball played in a racquetball court where you're allowed to hit the ball off the walls.
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VIDEO: UMass Football Pro day, 2016
UMass Pro day 2016 from Daily Collegian on Vimeo.
On March 24, UMass Football held its Pro day for athletes entering this years NFL draft. The draft begins April 28.
Baseball Beanpot Championship Highlights
The highlights for the baseball Beanpot Championship at Fenway Park.
Minutewomen take care of business against American
22 points from Kim Pierre-Louis and 18 from Cierra Dillard bump the Minutewomen back up to 0.500 as they defeat American University 71-61 at the Mullins Center on Saturday.
Minutemen handle business in basketball exhibition
Seven players score in double digits as the Minutemen cruise by the American International Yellow Jackets 120-71 in their season exhibition.
Minutewomen break two-game losing streak against St. Bonaventure
Goals by Alyssa Fratarcangeli and Jackie Bruno lead UMass past St. Bonaventure at Rudd Field on Friday 2-0.
Dayton Flyers soar at Rudd Field, 4-1 over the Minutemen
The UMass men's soccer team still winless in Atlantic 10 conference play, as they drop it to Dayton 4-1 at Rudd Field on Friday.
UMass washed out by St. Joseph's in Atlantic 10 opener
The Minutemen lose their Atlantic 10 conference opener to St. Joseph's 1-0 on a rain-drenched Rudd Field.
Minutemen fall short to Bowling Green in their return to McGuirk on Homecoming Saturday
ICYMI: UMass fell just short to Bowling Green on Homecoming Saturday in an display of offensive explosion. UVC-TV19's Zander Manning and Joey Saade bring you the highlights.
UMass falls short at home to UNH 1-0
UMass gets off 11 shots, but can't find the back of the net as they drop their second straight.
UMass men's cross country season-opening meet
The UMass men's cross country team place 4th in their season-opening home meet. Behind Vermont, Boston College and Maine and in front of Amherst College and Sacred Heart.
Minutewomen offensive struggles continue in a 2-1 loss vs. California
UMass gets the short end of a 2-1 loss to the California Golden Bears.
UMass in an offensive duel with Colorado
UMass puts up 38 points, but falls just short to the Colorado Buffaloes.
Video: No. 14 UMass WLAX ends season in loss to Loyola (MD)
The Minutewomen's 2014 season ended with a 10-4 loss to the Greyhounds in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Here are the highlights.
Video Highlights: UMass baseball avoids sweep with walk-off win over Dayton
The Minutemen got a 5-4 walk-off win over the Flyers on Sunday. Here are the highlights.
Video Highlights: UMass No. 11 women's lacrosse beats La Salle for first conference win
The Minutewomen defeated the Explorers 19-10 for their first Atlantic 10 conference victory. Here are the highlights.
Video Highlights: No. 10 UMass women's lax suffers first loss of season
The Minutewomen fell to No. 7 Northwestern by a score of 10-6 Tuesday night. Here are the highlights. UMass WLAX vs Northwestern Highlights from Daily Collegian on Vimeo.
Video: UMass No. 10 women's lacrosse outpaces UNH
The Minutewomen defeated the Wildcats by a score of 12-6 on Saturday. Here are the highlights.
UMass No. 10 women's lacrosse wins hard fought victory over BU
The Minutewomen came away with the victory over the Terriers on Wednesday by a score of 11-8. Here are the highlights.
UMass basketball edges URI
Tony Bolduc from UMass Sports Weekly gives the highlights from the Minutemen's 70-67 victory over the Rams.
UMass hockey loses to Providence on Senior Night
Video Highlights: The Minutemen honored their nine seniors on Senior Night, but couldn't follow it up with a win, as they fell to the Friars 2-1 Saturday night. Here are the highlights.


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text: If the United Parcel Service Inc. forecast is correct, Tuesday - that's tomorrow - should be the busiest day of the year for Jill Schubert and the 15,205 UPS employees she supervises from its regional headquarters in South Philadelphia. Shipping volume is already up from 2012 and Tuesday is peak day with 29 million packages expected to be delivered globally, up from 27.5 million last year. "It's controlled madness or controlled chaos," said Schubert, 51, president of operations. "But the key is that it's controlled." http://articles.philly.com/2013-12-17/business/45258638_1_ups-college-degree-busiest-day


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AUSTIN, Texas--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--NI (Nasdaq: NATI), the provider of platform-based systems that enable engineers and scientists to solve the world's greatest engineering challenges, will host its annual investor conference today in Austin, Texas, in conjunction with NIWeek, the company's annual user conference. NIWeek welcomes engineers, scientists and academic leaders in a variety of industries and application areas. The conference offers a wealth of information including thought-provoking keynote presentations, training and certification opportunities, hands-on technical sessions and an expansive exhibition floor. The great learning environment at NIWeek gives customers the tools and knowledge they need to increase proficiency and develop applications faster, smarter and more cost efficiently.
The conference begins with a keynote address titled, "Testing and Deploying the Next Generation of Technology." As the world becomes more connected, new technologies continue to converge on smart devices. Attendees can learn how leading semiconductor and wireless companies use the latest additions to the NI platform to accelerate innovation and ensure high reliability and product quality. Following the keynote, the NI leadership team will focus on growth opportunities in the areas of 5G, semiconductor test, connected vehicles and the Industrial Internet of Things. In addition, leadership will showcase the benefits of NI's R&D investment through the output of new product releases to continue strengthening its software-centric platform. New NI CFO, Karen Rapp, will discuss updates to the NI leverage model.
Today, the company also announces LabVIEW NXG 1.0, the first release of the next generation of LabVIEW engineering system design software. LabVIEW NXG bridges the gap between configuration-based software and custom programming languages with an innovative new approach to measurement automation that empowers domain experts to focus on what matters most – the problem, not the tool.
"At NIWeek, I am excited to celebrate the impact our customers are having on the world and to see our teams unveil the latest products to further differentiate our platform and expand the number of users we can serve. With the release of LabVIEW NXG, we expand the power of our software-centric platform and enable engineers to increase their productivity," said Alex Davern, president and CEO of NI. "We remain disciplined in our focus and execution to achieve our growth and profitability goals. At our investor conference, we will discuss our plans to accelerate our operating leverage in 2017 and 2018."
The investor conference webcast will start today at 9:30 a.m. CT and conclude at approximately 2:30 p.m. CT. The link to the presentation materials and webcast will be available on the "Investors" section of the company's website, www.ni.com/nati, under the subheading "Events & Presentations."
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains "forward-looking statements" including statements regarding our growth opportunities, achieving our growth and profitability goals and accelerating our operating leverage in 2017 and 2018. These statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including the risk of adverse changes or fluctuations in the global economy, foreign exchange fluctuations, fluctuations in demand for NI products including orders from NI's largest customer, component shortages, delays in the release of new products, the company's ability to effectively manage its operating expenses, manufacturing inefficiencies and the level of capacity utilization, the impact of any recent or future acquisitions by NI, expense overruns, adverse effects of price changes or effective tax rates. Actual results may differ materially from the expected results.
The company directs readers to its Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2016, its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2017 and the other documents it files with the SEC for other risks associated with the company's future performance.
About NI
NI (ni.com) empowers engineers and scientists with a software-centric platform that incorporates modular hardware and an expansive ecosystem. This proven approach puts users firmly in control of defining what they need to accelerate their system design within test, measurement and control. NI's solution helps build high-performance systems that exceed requirements, quickly adapt to change and ultimately improve the world. (NATI-F)
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A myth we have inherited – the notorious Aryan Invasion theory
The Aryan theory of invasion gave us a false sense of history and identity, but modern historians and Indic scholars have completely annulled and rejected this false theory.
Let's take the history lesson most of us learnt in our school days. Though we come to understand that we have inherited a lot of good stuff from our deep cultural heritage, there is however one myth about the '?ryan' theory of invasion into India that has been shoved down our throats. According to this theory, the so-called ?ryans, the original people behind the Vedas (the oldest scriptures of Hinduism), were reinterpreted not as sages and seers – the rishis and yogis of Hindu historical tradition – but as primitive plunderers. Naturally this cast a shadow on the Hindu religion and culture as a whole.
We need to know more about this myth as this comes in the way of who we really are and the source of our deep culture. Due to this myth perpetrated by colonial historians, it been thrust on us we are 'Dravidians' subjugated by the '?ryans'. Correcting this myth thereby will alter the very fabric of how we interpret ourselves and our ancient civilization.
In fact the word 'Dravid' refers to the geographical 'Panch Dravida area' extending from central India down south i.e. Andhra, Tamil Nadu and Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Konkan and also Gujarat. So the term Dravid is used in Indian literature to denote lands to the south of Vindhya ranges.
The Deccan Herald on 25 June 2010 reports that "The intelligentsia and even the politicians were in for shock at the World Classical Tamil Conference in Coimbatore, when a Finland-based Indologist Prof Asko Parpola turned the spotlight on a Dravidian-?ryan continuum while demolishing the ?ryan-Dravidian divide as a myth".
Even the previous head pontiff of the Kanchi Kamakoti Math ~ Sri Chandrashekarendra Saraswati Swamigal confirms that "It is wrong to classify the people of this land into ?ryan and Dravidian.
In Sanskrit, ?rya means, worthy of respect, and anaarya means, not worthy of honour or worship. Whoever is worthy of respect or honour is ?rya, and therefore, ?ryans are not people belonging to any particular part of the country". He often used to say that this ?ryan-Dravidian divide was a canard created by the erstwhile British rulers of India in their ongoing efforts to explore and exploit all the avenues of continued differences between the people of India, so as to sustain themselves in power.
'?ryans' does not refer to a particular race but rather refer to characteristics that are common to a broad set of people belonging to the Indian civilization. '?ryan', literally, is nothing but an anglicized form of addressing the ?rya. The root word is only ?rya which means 'noble'.
The ?ryan invasion theory has been used for political and religious advantage in a way that is perhaps unparalleled for any historical idea. Dr.David Frawley a famed Vedic scholar who runs the American Institute of Vedic Studies in Santa Fe, New Mexico remarks that "one of the main ideas used to interpret and generally devalue the ancient history of India is the theory of the ?ryan invasion. According to this account, India was invaded and conquered by nomadic light-skinned Indo-European tribes from Central Asia around 1500-100 BC, who overthrew an earlier and more advanced dark-skinned Dravidian civilization from which they took most of what later became Hindu culture."
In his book 'Demise of the ?ryan Invasion Theory' he mentions that "This idea totally foreign to the history of India, whether north or south has become almost an unquestioned truth in the interpretation of ancient history. Today, after nearly all the reasons for its supposed validity have been refuted, even major Western scholars are at last beginning to call it in question."
But today, the ?ryan invasion or migration into India have been annulled and completely rejected by modern historians and Indic scholars, obviously based on evidence. Based on such new evidence an entire group of scholars has arisen from both India and the West who categorically reject this invasion theory on various grounds and evidences in archeology, skeletal remains, geography, mathematics, astronomy, linguistics and so on that was given no credence by the proponents of the ?ryan invasion.
From the works of modern Indic scholars authors like Subhash Kak, Dr.N.S.Rajaram and George Feuerstein, we learn that there was no such thing as an '?ryan invasion' of India. Try googling these authors to read some of their preliminary works. It's really interesting, if not simply enlightening.
?ryan invasion theory is being now classified as a myth based upon a few idle conjectures of Max Muller along with a couple of scraps of misinterpreted evidence, an ideology masquerading as historical 'fact' because it fitted in so well with the Imperialist ambitions of the West. This could be disturbing to those without tenable evidence or who lack the open-mindedness due to a colonial hangover of the Eurocentric historians and professors who are now struggling to explain new evidences with their outdated theories.
Today there is no real evidence for any ?ryan invasion – whether archeological, literary or linguistic and no honest scholar working in the field accepts this invasion. This so-called invasion misrepresents Hindu-Vedic culture, which has traditionally been peaceful. To quote Swami Vivekananda:
"There is not one word in our scriptures, not one, to prove that the ?ryans ever came from anywhere outside India…. The whole of India is ?ryan, nothing else."


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Castle Around the World
In January the Events Team traveled to Orlando, Austin and Houston. This month they will be in Carlsbad, and look forward to programs in San Juan, Maui, and Dallas this spring!
Castle in the Community
Last August, Castle began a partnership with
, a nonprofit dedicated to improving the writing skills of high school students. As professional communicators, we understand the impact of polished writing. We're proud to support the next generation of great writers.
WriteBoston's annual fundraiser, the
Pros & Conversation Gala
is on April 27 at Genzyme Center. The event will include a panel conversation featuring WriteBoston students and bestselling writers
Jennifer De Leon
Dick Lehr
Kim McLarin
Robert Pinsky
. The proceeds from the gala directly fund WriteBoston's student support and teacher training programs. To purchase tickets,
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2017 Pinnacle Awards
The Castle Group table of friends and clients at the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce's 2017 Pinnacle Awards
Welcome Alyssa
Welcome intern
Alyssa Marceau
, a Simmons College junior majoring in public relations and marketing communications. Alyssa is supporting our PR team with client research, media list building and writing.
Sandy Lish
and her son
were touring colleges earlier this week and made a stop in Philadelphia to visit our PRGN affiliate
Buchanan Public Relations
A big thank you to
and her team for their wonderful hospitality!
A Bet's a Bet!
In the spirit of friendly competition, our Boston and Atlanta offices set a small wager for Super Bowl LI. The losing team's beloved office pup had to parade around in the winning team's garb for a day. Always a good sport, Lady Hauserman obliged Castle Patriots fans by sporting this lovely Pats t-shirt.
The Scoop on the Snapchat IPO
Earlier this month, Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, officially filed for an IPO with an intended valuation of $25 billion, according to
Last Thursday, Snap updated its
IPO filing
with a proposed stock price of $14 to $16 per share, bringing down the estimated valuation to somewhere between $19 and $22 billion. This will be a relief for potential investors who were previously concerned about the steep stock prices.
Whether Snap's decreased valuation will stick when trading begins in March remains to be seen. We'll just have to wait and see. To learn more about the Snapchat IPO, visit the
I joined the Boston Business Journal (BBJ) last year after being in Albany, New York. Castle has been amazing to me in terms of helping me connect to the Boston business community. They gave me the inside scoop on everything and have introduced me to so many people. Boston is a huge community to get to know from a business standpoint and they have been a great resource for me and a great friend to the BBJ.
Carolyn Jones
, Market President and Publisher of the
Boston Business Journal
Welcome New Clients
Castle has been engaged by the
Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship
, which provides expertise, support and connections to MIT students aspiring to become more effective entrepreneurs.
We've also been engaged for
crisis communications
by the regional body of a
Southeastern religious organization
that is comprised of more than 850 churches across 12 districts.
Breaking Through the Noise in a Crowded Media Landscape
Hilary Allard
, SVP, Public Relations
From a communications standpoint, this year has started off with a bang. The daily flood of political news has created a never-before-seen demand on
outlets to assign resources to cover it all.
More reporters, editors and time are being shifted to politics. The critical minutes of broadcast news--and column inches of print media--are being devoted to political issues, activism and commentary. And social media feeds are jammed with people sharing it all, including their own perspectives about what's going on in the world. It's exhausting.
So what does this mean for your organization? How can you reach your key audiences in this crowded, noisy environment?
Start by taking a look at the Paid/Earned/Social/Owned (PESO) model--how, where and when you are reaching your audiences.
A few points to consider:
Keep it timely:
In a world where "evergreen" pitches may never see the light of day, it's critical to keep media relations efforts as timely as possible. Can experts on your team comment on relevant topics? A healthcare expert who can address potential healthcare reform impacts? Or an immigration law expert who can discuss current policy matters? Reaching out to beat reporters and industry outlets with an expert resource is a good first step toward establishing a relationship with media contacts.
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Rally the troops:
The power of face-to-face communication cannot be denied. Targeted events that engage your employees, prospects, customers or other constituents are a direct path to impart your key messages. Who do you need to talk to? Who haven't you seen in a while? How does your organization communicate most effectively? It may be a simple lunch meeting or a conference with multiple moving parts. A management offsite. Whatever the event, it is important to get the right people in the right room at the right time (keeping them focused on the right topics is another story).
Amplify through social media:
Be sure to share your content and coverage through social media. Curate content that's relevant to your messaging. And absolutely support your reach through boosted posts and AdWords campaigns. This will help cut through the clutter. Also consider your social media goals (if you don't have any, you should!). Are you enhancing your brand? Supporting thought leadership? Promoting a product or service? Be mindful of which types of content and messages are best for each channel.
It's noisy out there. Think about quality versus quantity. Combining the best of a broad landscape and a strategic, focused path, is the best way to be heard.
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Gathering key customers or valued employees to enjoy an A-list sporting event is an excellent way to build relationships with MVPs. The Castle team has been designing and managing customer appreciation programs for
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OK. I'll admit it. I do have a soft spot for older women. My grandmother, my mother, Shejokhalamma, Chotokhalamma, Chotomami, Sufia Khala (poet Sufia Kamal), Didi (Mahasweta Devi) were all pretty special. All in their eighties or so. I can't be entirely to blame though. When a woman says, "I've been waiting for you all day. I'll wait all night. You must come." How can one say no? Especially if it's a woman you haven't even met. And Fatima Meer was some woman.
It was a long route from Mexico City. I had stopovers in Frankfurt, London and Dubai, but it was Johannesburg I was headed for. There had been an initial panic when Professor Yunus's assistant Lamiya told me that the meet and greet with Nelson Mandela had been scheduled for the 8th. There was no way I could make it over from Mexico by then, but my good luck held out. Madiba rescheduled for the 10th! Arriving on the 9th evening, I headed off to Kensington to the home of Wilson and Rayhana. Wilson had been at Pathshala for two years, and they had kindly offered to put me up.
The Lamborghini, two Porches, a Ferrari, a Bentley and a Rolls that I saw parked next to each other in Mandela Square, spoke of the huge inequalities that still had to be dealt with in South Africa. Watching "Jerusalem – The Promised Land" on the flight in, reminded me of the post apartheid expectations that needed to be matched by ground realities. The British had lured in Indians with the Dick Whittington story of streets paved with gold. Now the youth in Hillbrow wanted to see the gold, and they wanted it now. As Mandela had said upon release, the long walk to freedom had only begun. Lucky Kunene wanted short cuts.
This was no ordinary assignment, and I knew there was not going to be a second chance. Checking out with Lamiya what the drill was for the 10th, I charged my batteries, cleaned my lenses, emptied my memory cards and double checked all my equipment. There was too much at stake. Access to Madiba was always going to be difficult. Robin Comley, the picture editor of the Times had only obtained permission for her photographer to be part of the pool. The foundation would vet the low res images, and select which ones would be released. The pictures were to go out in the foundation's name. There was no chance of an exclusive session. I was privileged and very much the exception.
Yunus bhai had put in a strong recommendation for me. The fact that I had written about Dr. Yunus and had historical pictures of Grameen, had helped. My photograph filled the front page, and my article was the key feature of the foundation's brochure for the 7th annual lecture. So while I was theoretically only allowed limited access to Madiba's room in the Mandela Foundation, I ended up being the first one to go in and the last one to leave. To be face to face with the legend was stupendous in itself, but he looked frail, and I found myself asking why we were making this wonderful man put up with this parade. Madiba and his wife Graca were waiting inside. Yunus Bhai, Lamiya, Kamal Bhai and I made up the Bangladesh delegation. Three others from the international film crew, who were not allowed to film, also came in. The official photographer and cameraperson made another two, and of course the officials of the foundation joined.
Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus, the founder of Grameen Bank meets Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, former president of South Africa and leader of the ANC, Nelson Mandela at the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Johannesburg. 10th July 2009. South Africa. © Shahidul Alam/Drik/Majority World
Shaking hands, posing for pictures, repeated shakes for the camera, one sided conversations continued. I had photographed royalty and heads of state before. This was typical of a 'meet and greet', but though I felt uncomfortable, I also wanted to be selfish. I wanted to talk to him, to soak up his presence, even an urge to be photographed with him. But as a photographer I needed to snap out of my reverie. Yunus meeting Mandela was of huge significance to Bangladesh. A few functional shots, of the two meeting, shaking hands, a short video clip. I had ticked off my check list. Now I wanted the picture I had come for. Madiba as I had pictured him. The statesman, the leader, the rebel, the visionary.
There was only one part of the room where the light was just right. Yunus Bhai was in front of me. I could hardly move him out of the way, and there was no question of shifting Madiba. So I prefocused on Madiba, and waited for a gap to emerge. One frame, another, he slowly turned, looked at me and smiled!
Nelson Rolihlahla "Madiba" Mandela a former President of South Africa, the first to be elected in a fully representative democratic election, who held office from 1994–99. Before his presidency, Mandela was an anti-apartheid activist, and the leader of the African National Congress's armed wing Umkhonto we Sizwe. © Shahidul Alam/Drik/Majority World
We had made contact the way a photographer makes with a subject. We were doing this together. I remembered Sasa talking of how Madiba, in an official ceremony, had shortened his speech, so that he and the other photographers soaking in the rain, could go on home. More importantly I remember Zapiro talking of how Madiba had called him after his critical cartoon of the 'slipping halo'. He was worried that he had offended the most powerful man in the country. Instead, the president had praised him for his work. As for the criticism? "But that's your job", he had replied. I had been pleasantly surprised to see the 'offending' cartoon, displayed in both the Mandela Foundation and at the exhibition in the Apartheid Museum. My mind was wandering, but the minders were waiting to usher me out. I took one longing look at my hero, and left.
St Rolihlahla. Cartoon of Nelson Mandela © Jonathan Shapiro AKA Zapiro
The City Hall in Johannesburg was packed with glitterati. The vice president of South Africa, Professor Yunus, Achmat Dangor, the CEO and Professor Jakes Gerwel, the chairman of the foundation, were all on stage. I was uncomfortable sitting in the front row, knowing Winnie Mandela, the rest of the Mandela family, Oliver Tambo's daughter, Graca Machel's daughter, members of the cabinet, the Bangladeshi High Commissioner were all behind us.
I didn't stay in my seat long. I needed to search out the best angles, find the right light. But this was one situation where I could not be disrespectful. Sello Hatang, the information and communication officer nodded to me, letting me know when Madiba was about to enter. Officially I was not allowed this space, but I could read the signals. They trusted me and were going to turn a blind eye. I would be allowed to go where I wanted.
Nobel Peace Laureate and Former President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela with his wife Graça Machel at the stage during the 7th Annual Nelson Mandela Lecture by Professor Muhammad Yunus. Johannesburg. South Africa. 11th July 2009. © Shahidul Alam/Drik/Majority World
The crowd rose like a wave, as he entered, helped along by Graca Machel, but walking with just the help of a stick. He looked less frail, made more eye contact, had small conversations. The crowd was there to see him. The great man responded.
The haunting voice of Zolani Mkiva set the scene. Professor Yunus, ad-libbed his hour long lecture. The audience was spellbound. Gill Marcus, the deputy governor of the reserve bank, wept. It was a different Bangladesh that South Africa was seeing. As the crowd mingled at the end of the talk, I went looking for Sello. I had promised my students at Pathshala that I would ask for a message from Madiba for their first book. I knew it was too much of an ask. Winnie walking past, squeezed my arm and gave me a tiny pinch. She had enjoyed my capers as I had wandered down the aisles looking for the best angles.
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela attending the 7th Annual Nelson Mandela Lecture at City Hall Johannesburg. 11th July 2009 South Africa © Shahidul Alam/Drik/Majority World
I had meant to take the morning flight to Durban to see Fatima Meer. Vinay Lal from UCLA and his friend Goolam Vahed, had given me the contact details. I had even rung to let her know that I would be coming over. The day had gone on captioning pictures, uploading files, informing clients. I had rung Maarten at World Press Photo, checking up on phone numbers for photo editor friends. "What was it like with Madiba?" he had asked. "The pictures came out well" I had said, "but it would have been sufficient for me, even if I hadn't taken any pictures. Just being around him would have been enough." "I thought so too" Maarten had said. "I know you as an activist". I reluctantly rang the freedom fighter Fatima Meer to tell her I wouldn't be able to make it. It was too late to call on her. The woman who had spent time in prison with Winnie, and along with her husband Ismail, had been one of the closest friends of Madiba, had other ideas. Quickly searching the Internet for the cheapest flight, and taking along the minimum equipment, I got into Wilson's car. There was no time to charge batteries or empty cards. but it would be OK, I thought. After all, I'd only have a few minutes with her.
It took a while to find 148 Burnwood Road in Durban. As I went up the stairs to see this woman wrapped up in her easy chair I thought of the fiery activist, whom the apartheid government had tried to assassinate. I remembered the irony of Nelson Mandela, Fatima Meer and all other members of the ANC, having been listed as "terrorists" in the US, even until last July. The apartheid government, which had openly conducted so many targeted assassinations, had never been on that list.
"Have you eaten?" was her first question. I remembered I had entered an Asian home. A stroke had left her left side paralysed. "Lucky it was the left side," she said. "I can still work." She then got busy arranging for a place for me to sleep. The corner room was ready, towels, soap, fresh blankets, had all been put in place. I was happy I didn't have to find a hotel that late at night. I was hesitant to ask if I could record what we were saying. I needn't have worried. Gandhi, slavery, Mandela, the movement, her mind was a repository of South African history. When I heard that Mandela had stayed in this house upon leaving Robben Island, I had asked which room he had stayed in. Sensing my reasons, she said, Desmond Tutu, Oliver Tambo, Walter Sisulu, had all slept in the middle room. Calling over her night nurse, she quickly instructed. "Fix that room for him. He is going to sleep there." I was going to sleep on the bed that Mandela used to sleep in!
The bed in Fatima Meer's house at 148 Burnwood Road, Durban, where Mandela, Tutu, Sisulu and Tambo would take shelter in. 15th July 2009. South Africa. © Shahidul Alam/Drik/Majority World
She talked of the Koran that Dada Abdullah had given Gandhi when he sent him over to South Africa. Of the Sura from the Koran which he had read when thrown off the train. Of how it had inspired him to resist. She talked of the house being surrounded by fire, and they being shot at. About how her husband Ismail, even while in jail during the treason trial, had helped her in carrying on the resistance. Thinking she might be tiring, I suggested we have a break. "Let's get on with the recording" she said. We talked of the 'bronze giant' Mandela chatting her up and teasing her. But also of wanting the couple's opinion about Winnie, before the new relationship had formed. She had loved the 'black pimpernel' in the 1960s. She loved him still.
She talked of establishing the Women's League for Durban Districts, and rebuilding alliances between Africans and Indians following the race riots of 1949. She spoke bitterly of how the riots had been instigated by the whites, in retaliation for the Gandhi inspired resistance by the Indian community. But she had questions too about Gandhi, and Madiba, and the present government. Gandhi had been too British initially for her liking. Madiba's handing over power to Mbeke, was a misjudgment. "He failed to build the second tier of leadership." She spoke of the tyranny of the ANC, the party she had helped to build.
I soon ran out of memory cards. I did have my computer with me, so was able to download the movies to make space. Then I ran out of batteries. I had woefully miscalculated the vitality of this eighty-plus woman. I still needed portraits, so I would have to leave it till the morning, hoping the batteries recovered sufficiently for me to take a few shots. Fatima was more than willing. It was 3 in the morning. My flight was at 8:40. I woke up just before sunrise, and quickly packed. There was barely enough light to photograph the room and the bed. I needed to conserve battery for the portraits. Fatima knocked on my door. As I went over to her side and asked her if I could take the photographs, she simply said "Let me do my hair first". The hair was done, the photographer was called. She had put on her sunglasses. I was happy to photograph her with her glasses, but also wanted pictures of the way I remembered her. The animated face recounting those wonderful tales. "Will you smile for me?" I had asked. "Well I haven't put on my dentures," she said, but smiled anyway. This woman had certainly won my heart.
ANC activist Fatema Meer at her residence in Durban. South Africa. 14th July 2009. © Shahidul Alam/Drik/Majority World
There had been a call for each citizen of the world to provide 67 minutes to commemorate the 67 years of service that Mandela had given to South Africa and the world. "This recording will be our 67 minutes. This story needed to be told," were Fatima's parting words.
As her trusted taxi driver, Babu dropped me to the airport, I remembered Fatima talking of how prison had robbed the nation of the best years of their greatest leader. I remembered Madiba, delicate and frail. This giant of a man would be leaving us at a time when we needed him the most. He had fought against white domination, and he had fought against black domination. He had a dream of a democratic and free society. A dream he had been prepared to die for. It is for those of us who live on, to realise that dream. I now knew why Fatima had wanted the story to be told.
Happy Birthday Madiba. You built the road to freedom. We need the courage to walk it.
18th July 2009


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Street Closures: August 26 and 27, 2017
Each year, the following streets will be closed to non-fest related traffic from 4:00am on Saturday through 10:00 pm on Sunday. City of Chicago tow trucks will begin towing at 4:00am Saturday.
Cars parked in the red areas will be towed at 4:00am on Saturday morning:
Please do not remove parking signs.
It may result in getting your neighbor towed. Sometimes the city puts up extra signs around the fest area. We will take those extra signs down by Friday evening at the latest.
Parking is prohibited in the following addresses:
Lyndale: From the alley east of Oakley to Leavitt
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– From 2200 W. Lyndale to the alley
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Annual Fest Schedule
Each year, this is the basic schedule for our fest:
- 4:00am Street closure and towing begins
- 6:00am Artist set up begins
- 11:00am Fest opens
- 12:00pm Music and performance begins
- 8:00pm Music ends
- 10:00pm Fest closes for night
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- 10:00pm Streets re-open
A big thank you for your amazing support of the fest, and our mission each year! If we can answer any questions or be of help, please don't hesitate to contact us at email@example.com.
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The proposed sequel to Ek Tha Tiger wont happen. Apparently Salman is not too kicked by sequels as rule. He was offered the sequel to Judwaa which he declined. The long-in-the-pipeline sequel to No Entry may happen soon. But as a source close to Salman says, thats a different case altogether since Salman had merely a guest appearance in the first No Entry. He now has a full-fledged role in the sequel.
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That would have changed, provided Salman and Kabir Khan had gone ahead with plans of carrying the Tigers tale forward. According to sources, Kabir Khan had already sounded Salman out on the sequel issue, and had even put forward a plot idea. The plan, says our source, was to take Tiger through another film irrespective of the degree of success allocated to the first film.
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Says our source, Salman abhors repetition. Yashraj too has not done a sequel. There is a strong chance of Aditya Chopras Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi coming back in a sequel because the curiosity to know what happens to the married couple Shah Rukh Khan and Anushka Sharma after they sort out their aloof relationship, has gripped everyone at Yashraj. But theyve decided not to take Ek Tha Tiger forward.
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7 years 11 weeks ago, 11:46 AM
greg az
Not enough money in AZ to get me to hit the play Schuy..
Brother im 62 been a card carrying dominant male for 50 of them.. Now that im in my "oldster" years "chick with razor blade boobs" has me scared shitless, i wouldn't even think about hitting that little east pointing triangle.. Love ya.. be safe in Israel.. DON"T start any wars..
a man has to hold his word, hold his beliefs, and hold a good sight picture.
7 years 11 weeks ago, 2:58 PM
C'mon guys. You're not wimping out on me are you?
Press the fucking play button already!
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." - Edmund Burke
7 years 11 weeks ago, 3:07 PM
Naw, I watched it Schuyler,
I found the cutting performance of the 'titie blades' to be a bit far fetched though...lol
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7 years 11 weeks ago, 3:00 PM
Larry Wagner
That's one frightening set of ta ta's. LMAO
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Out the door for me again
Another appointment, see ya all in the after while.
Any day above dirt is a good day!!! My New Motto: Where Do I Sign? (Oh yes I would)
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Buzzsaw razor blades
I watched it. Nice rack
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The cost is for the 'public engagement event', which included a Cabinety meeting, on September 8, and was aimed at winning votes as Labour slumped in the polls and Gordon Brown struggled to retain his leadership. But it is only a fraction of the full cost as it does not include staff time, security or VAT.
In a written Parliamentary answer, Gordon Brown said it was not possible to give a cost for the Cabinet meeting alone. Before the Cabinet meeting the Government held a meet and greet with around 250 people, and afterwards there was an economic event attended by business leaders. Ministers also went on visits around Birmingham aimed at showing off the work the Government was doing, including a visit by the Prime Minister and Business Secretary John Hutton to Jaguar, where they highlighted plans to create jobs in green technologies.
Mr Brown said: "The cost of the public engagement event, the Cabinet meeting and the economic events in Birmingham was £61,920, excluding VAT. The figure includes the cost of hiring the venue, catering, associated security and search equipment, delegate management and rail travel for both staff and ministers. In addition, departments and agencies will have incurred costs in terms of staff time and other support."
The figure also does not include the cost of security provided by the local police force.
Downing Street claimed it was the first cabinet meeting outside London or Chequers since 1921, although it later emerged that there was a Cabinet meeting in Brighton in October 1966.
Comments made by the public at the Birmingham event included that not enough was being done to improve discipline in schools, that the NHS was not sufficiently patient-centric, and that police needed to be left to get on with the job.
Shadow Treasury Minister Mark Hoban, who asked the Parliamentary question, said: "Gordon Brown got both barrels from Birmingham. It is scandalous that he wasted taxpayers' money to find out what we already know – he is out of touch and on his way out."
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Fast Track Apprenticeship: Digital and technology
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- 5 January 2017
- Last updated:
- 20 February 2017, see all updates
This apprenticeship scheme offers an excellent opportunity to learn valuable digital and technical skills.
Do you have an interest in designing, building and running digital and technology services, which are transforming the lives of millions?
If you are creative, a good communicator, a problem solver who can use initiative, and have an eye for detail, then you have the potential to fill one of our apprentice roles. This could lead you into a career as a software developer, network engineer, business analyst and more.
This is a two-year Level 4 higher apprenticeship with a salary between £19,500 and £27,000 (£22,000 minimum in London).
What you'll do
Working alongside digital and technology professionals, you'll learn a range of specialist skills that may include, coding, website development, extracting and understanding data, and presenting information in creative and interesting ways. You will also develop your organisation and communication skills.
What you'll learn
You'll study 1 of the following Level 4 standards:
The apprenticeship you'll be assigned will depend on your location, though they will all give you a great introduction into the digital industry and a firm foundation to a digital career.
The learning programme lasts for approximately 2 years. You'll spend 80% of this time in your role and 20% doing classroom training with our learning provider, online learning, self-study, or completing assignments. Your assessment will include the submission of a portfolio, project work, an interview, an exam, and meetings with your personal coach, mentor, workplace adviser or buddy.
To achieve your Level 4 apprenticeship certificate (a qualification in its own right), in the standard you are taking, you will need to have successfully completed all your work, assignments, exams and produced portfolio evidence that demonstrates all the competencies included in the apprenticeship standard.
Where you'll work
In 2017, the digital and technology apprenticeship scheme will be running in the following locations:
- Birmingham
- Cardiff
- Coventry
- Leeds
- Liverpool/Bootle/Netherton
- London
- Manchester/Salford
- Newcastle
- Sheffield
- Shipley
- Telford
- Warrington
- Worthing
- York
What we're looking for
We're looking for apprentices who:
- have a genuine interest in and passion for technology
- have enthusiasm and a willingness to try out new things, explore and innovate
- are able to combine technical ability with being a good communicator
Entry requirements
To apply, you'll need at least:
- 5 GCSEs, at grade C and above, or the new grade 4 and above, including English Language and Maths (or equivalent)
- 2 A levels, at grade C and above, preferably in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
We have a full list of qualifying STEM subjects.
You'll also need to check you meet the general entry requirements, such as age, nationality and residency.
After the apprenticeship
Completing the scheme will open up a wide variety of routes and opportunities for you within digital technology and provide you with the building blocks for a successful career either in or outside the Civil Service.
Once you've successfully completed your apprenticeship, you'll be eligible to apply without a degree for the Fast Stream. This is the Civil Service's prestigious graduate development programme which prepares participants for leadership roles within the organisation.
This is an exciting time to join us. We are transforming the way people interact with the government, making it simpler, clearer and faster. And, most importantly, focusing the services around the needs of the people using them. You will be involved in some of the most innovative e-government projects in the world.
Find out more about the digital data and Technology profession.
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Hi everyone,
I created a Counter column for my application using this command on cassandra-cli:
create column family Counters with default_validation_class=CounterColumnType and replicate_on_write=true;
Ok, everything fine until here. Them by using cassandra-cli I incremented the value using this command:
incr Counters['QVE'][123456] by 1;
Ok again. If I use the list command I can see:
RowKey: ffef6c7562 => (counter=123456, value=1)
Them I came to application and wrote this code to get the value:
var entitys = from x in context.ColumnList where x.Key == "QVE" && x.ColumnFamily == "Counters" select x;
but I´m always get the same 0 value.
Can anyone help me on that?
We don't release Cassandraemon0.8 yet. Please use latest version of trunk.
We just implemented Counter at Oct 2.
Hi Sabro,
I´m using the lastest version of trunk and even looking into context.ColumnList and context.SuperColumnList my returned value is always 0.
Do you have any idea?
Please try context.CounterColumnList. If you do this, you can get List<CassandraEntity<List<CounterColumn>>>.
I did this client command at client:
incr Counters['QVEF6C7562'][123456] by 1;
And running a list command, I can see that the data is there:
[default@Tracking] list Counters;
Using default limit of 100
RowKey: ffef6c7562=> (counter=123456, value=1)
And to retreive the data, even using CounterColumnList it´s not working:
var entitys = from x in context.CounterColumnList where x.Key == "QVEF6C7562" && x.ColumnFamily == "Counters" select x;
var count = entitys.CountColumn();
Can you give me more tips? I promisse I´ll send the feedbacks later :)
Thanks in advance,
Let's try updating column family. Execute next command on cassandra-cli prompt.
update column family Counters with comparator = 'UTF8Type';
Sorry, above comment is mistake. I overlook QVEF6C7562 is key.
It is over my head.
I did, and here is the schema:
create column family Counters
with column_type = 'Standard'
and comparator = 'UTF8Type'
and default_validation_class = 'CounterColumnType'
and key_validation_class = 'BytesType'
and memtable_operations = 0.2953125
and memtable_throughput = 63
and memtable_flush_after = 1440
and rows_cached = 0.0
and row_cache_save_period = 0
and keys_cached = 200000.0
and key_cache_save_period = 14400
and read_repair_chance = 1.0
and gc_grace = 864000
and min_compaction_threshold = 4
and max_compaction_threshold = 32
and replicate_on_write = true
and row_cache_provider = 'ConcurrentLinkedHashCacheProvider';
And even using following code lines, I still got only 0 as return:
var entitys = from x in context.CounterColumnList where x.Key == "QVEF6C7562" && x.ColumnFamily == "Counters" select x;
var count = entitys.CountColumn();
var entitys2 = from x in context.CounterColumnList where x.Key == 123456 && x.ColumnFamily == "Counters" select x;
var count2 = entitys2.CountColumn();
Any other suggestion?
So finally it´s worked. I can´t understand why I couldn´t read the data inserted by cassandra-cli but following the new 0.8 cassandraemon documentation (http://cassandraemon.codeplex.com/wikipage?title=New%20Feature%20-%20ver%200.8&version=1)
and using the following code to insert and them read. It worked:
var cc1 = new CounterColumn().SetNameValue("1234", 1);
context.InsertOnSubmit("Counters", "QVEF6C7562".ToCassandraByte(), cc1);
var query = from x in context.CounterColumnList
where x.ColumnFamily == "Counters" && x.Key == "QVEF6C7562"
select x.ToFlatDictionary<string, long>();
var counters = query.First().ToList();
foreach (var kvp in counters)
var abc = kvp.Key + " = " + kvp.Value;
I beleive there is something wrong from read a data that was inserted directly by cassandra-cli.
Thanks for your great help sabro.
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As the economic downturn continues to play havoc on a national scale, individuals are being forced to reduce expenses to simply stay afloat financially. A major monthly expense for many Americans is the cost to operate their primary vehicle. This can include car payments, maintenance costs, insurance, and fuel to keep up with a busy life.
In an effort to cut expenses, some car buyers are looking at trading in larger gas guzzling SUVs for mored fuel efficient vehicles. Others are getting rid of more expensive cars for lower priced ones in an effort to reduce their monthly payment.
It's well and good to focus on your vehicle's monthly payment in the privacy of your home. However, when you make it the main factor at the car dealership when trying to decide which car to buy, you're falling for one of the major tricks that car dealers use to get more money out of customers than they want to pay.
Selling Price Versus Monthly Payments
When I was Internet Manager for a major car dealer, the customers who got the best deals almost always focused on the selling price of the car, and not monthly payments. Why? Let's take the example of Bob, who is trading in a large SUV on a fuel efficient, basic sedan that he believes will meet both his downsized requirements and dwindling budget.
Bob tells his salesperson, Dan, that he has to get the monthly payment down to $300 a month from the current $475. This way, he says, he'll be able to meet his other monthly obligations. Bob is disappointed that the best the dealership can do-- even after taking into account the trade value-- is $360 per month. Bob gets upset, he tells Dan that won't make the deal at this price, that the payment had to be reduced to $300 or less, or he'll take his business elsewhere.
A Tale of Two Stories
Bob was laying down the law: "Make the payment $300 per month or I walk out and you lose me as customer forever," he insisted. Bob was unyielding, knew exactly what he wanted, and was ready to walk out if he didn't get it. Sounds like a tough, decisive customer, right? It turns out Bob only thought he was in control of the situation.
Let's switch sides and look at things from the salesperson's perspective. From Dan's side of the desk, he has Bob right where he wants him: 1) Bob is committed to getting this car, and 2) he is fixated on the monthly payment rather than the selling price and terms of the loan. This was the setup for the crucial question that was to follow. If Bob answers yes, Dan knows they not only have a deal, but they have a deal that could be classified in the industry as a "homerun" for the dealership.
And The Question Is…
After hearing Bob's ultimatum, Dan looks down as if pondering the ramifications of the question. He quickly glances up, and staring Bob right in the eyes, asks: "If I can get your payment down to $300 per month, do we have a deal and you drive this car home today?"
Tomorrow: Bob's answer, and why the dealership is about to make a ton of money on a deal that the customer assumes is too good to be true. (Hint: Bob is focused on monthly payments and not the selling price. Big mistake!)


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I was an in patient in 1997/1998. I was one of the last to be discharged from the hospital.
It was an absolute nightmare. I was already in a very bad way, considering I was in there but it felt like the staff did all they could to make it worse. I was on 16 pills a day for over ten months. I was told I was "the difference between mad and bad" by one nurse. While on bedrest, I witnessed other patients tie ligatures round their necks. In my opinion staff were well aware of this, but didn't seem to react until the person began to have seizures. One staff nurse, one auxilliary and the charge nurse actually appeared to care about the patients. The rest seemed not to. On sunday mornings, I saw staff lying down for rests on empty patient beds. They seemed to enjoy the power they had over extremely vulnerable women (who ranged from 16-60+).


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Just before Veteran's Day, 'Patriotism in America' was the theme of the Aventura Marketing Council's November breakfast meeting featuring Rear Admiral Scott B. Jerabek, Director of Theater Engagement (J7), U.S. Southern Command; and the U.S. Southern Command Color Guard. Memorial Healthcare System hosted the salute to military heroes at the Kovens Conference Center on FIU's Biscayne Bay Campus.
AMC Chair Cliff Schulman of Weiss, Serota, Helfman joined by Memorial Regional South CEO Doug Zaren welcomed members of the military as well as hundreds of AMC business and community leaders. Everyone was encouraged to join in Memorial Regional's support of organizations including the Wounded Warrior Project; Mission United – helping returning veterans find employment; and Achilles International – giving people with disabilities opportunities to participate in mainstream distance running.
On Feb. 22, 2015, the Tour de Broward benefitting Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital will be held at Miramar Regional Park. Events will be offered for physically challenged athletes as well as a 100k & 50k ride, 5k timed run and 3k walk. There will also be a Play Kid Zone, entertainment, food, raffles and more. To register visit TourdeBroward.com
Highlighting how Memorial Healthcare System is winning the battle to save lives, Zaren said, "We've done our 14th pediatric heart transplant at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital and recently completed our first adult heart transplant. Our whole focus is on keeping the community 'where they live' by providing comprehensive care close to home." Miraculous recoveries are also facilitated at the Memorial Rehabilitation Institute, where a complete continuum of care includes inpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing care, home health services and outpatient rehabilitation.
Following the Presentation of Colors, the National Anthem sung by Major __________ and invocation by Lt. _________, definitions of patriotism were discussed by Jerabek. "When you look 'patriotism' up, you'll see terms such as national loyalty, civic virtue and defense of one's country. But there are many [veterans and POWs] out there with stories of tremendous sacrifice that define personal versions of patriotism."
Providing further insight into the meaning of patriotism, Jerabek highlighted excerpts from Articles one and six of the Code of Military Conduct: "I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense. I will never forget that I am an American, fighting for freedom."
"On Veteran's Day, we honor the unwavering courage of the men and women who have served in our armed forces - including those in the ongoing effort to secure our nation and continue fighting terrorism. We must never forget their ultimate sacrifice for our freedom."
Memorial Regional Hospital South in Hollywood, part of the Memorial Healthcare System, offers a boutique environment enhancing the hospital experience and promoting healing for patients. The community hospital has been significantly upgraded to provide efficient, high-quality medical, surgical and emergency services in an attractive, nurturing and homelike setting. The hospital also features the only Geriatric Emergency unit of its kind in South Florida; the Orthopedic Institute of South Florida; Rehabilitation Institute; The Women's Institute of Florida; a Sleep Study program; Hospice Unit; plus outpatient services encompassing a variety of medical/surgical procedures and diagnostic testing.
For more information, visit memorialregionalsouth.com
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